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- [oo-blee-et]
- /ˌu bliˈɛt/
- /ˌuː.blɪ.ˈet/
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- [oo-blee-et]
- /ˌu bliˈɛt/
Definitions of oubliette word
- noun oubliette a secret dungeon with an opening only in the ceiling, as in certain old castles. 1
- noun oubliette A secret dungeon with access only through a trapdoor in its ceiling. 1
- noun oubliette a dungeon, the only entrance to which is through the top 0
- noun oubliette a concealed dungeon having a trap door in the ceiling as its only opening 0
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Origin of oubliette
First appearance:
before 1810 One of the 40% newest English words
1810-20; < French, Middle French, equivalent to oubli(er) to forget, Old French oblider < Vulgar Latin *oblītāre, derivative of Latin oblītus (past participle of oblīvīscī to forget; see oblivion) + Middle French -ette -ette
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Parts of speech for Oubliette
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
oubliette popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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oubliette usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for oubliette
noun oubliette
- dungeon — Zork
- prison — a building for the confinement of persons held while awaiting trial, persons sentenced after conviction, etc.
- cell — A cell is the smallest part of an animal or plant that is able to function independently. Every animal or plant is made up of millions of cells.
- vault — the act of vaulting.
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