parados

par·a·dos

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [par-uh-dos]
- /ˈpær əˌdɒs/
- /ˈpæ.rə.dɒs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [par-uh-dos]
- /ˈpær əˌdɒs/

Definitions of parados word

noun parados a bank of earth built behind a trench or military emplacement to protect soldiers from a surprise attack from the rear. 1
noun parados a bank behind a trench or other fortification, giving protection from being fired on from the rear 0
noun parados an embankment of earth along the back of a trench, as to protect against fire from the rear 0

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Origin of parados

First appearance:

before 1825

One of the 37% newest English words

From French, dating back to 1825-35; See origin at para-2, reredos

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Parts of speech for Parados

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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parados popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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