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- US Pronunciation
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- [pahr-ey-oo]
- /ˈpɑr eɪˌu/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pahr-ey-oo]
- /ˈpɑr eɪˌu/
Definitions of pareu word
- noun pareu lavalava. 1
- noun pareu Also, pareo. a length of cloth, especially of a brightly colored print, wrapped on the body like a lavalava and worn by women as a cover-up, skirt, dress, or the like. 1
- noun pareu a rectangle of fabric worn by Polynesians as a skirt or loincloth 0
- noun pareu a long, colorful wraparound skirt worn by Polynesian men and women: the Tahitian equivalent of the Samoan lava-lava 0
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Origin of pareu
First appearance:
before 1855 One of the 30% newest English words
Borrowed into English from Tahitian around 1855-60
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Pareu
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pareu popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 70% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
pareu usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for pareu
noun pareu
- dhoti — a long loincloth worn by men in India
- lavalava — the principal garment for both sexes in Polynesia, especially in Samoa, consisting of a piece of printed cloth worn as a loincloth or skirt.
- loincloth — a piece of cloth worn around the loins or hips, especially in tropical regions as the only item of clothing.
Top questions with pareu
- how to tie a pareu?