ossianic

Os·si·an·ic

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [os-ee-an-ik, osh-ee-]
- /ˌɒs iˈæn ɪk, ˌɒʃ i-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [os-ee-an-ik, osh-ee-]
- /ˌɒs iˈæn ɪk, ˌɒʃ i-/

Definitions of ossianic word

adjective ossianic of, relating to, or characteristic of Ossian, the poetry attributed to him, or the rhythmic prose published by James Macpherson in 1762–63, purporting to be a translation from the Scottish Gaelic. 1
adjective ossianic grandiloquent; bombastic. 1
adjective ossianic of, relating to, or reminiscent of Ossian, a legendary Irish hero and bard of the 3rd century ad 0

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Origin of ossianic

First appearance:

before 1800

One of the 42% newest English words

First recorded in 1800-10; Ossian + -ic

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Parts of speech for Ossianic

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ossianic popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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