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parvis

par·vis
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [pahr-vis]
    • /ˈpɑr vɪs/
    • /pˈɑːvɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [pahr-vis]
    • /ˈpɑr vɪs/

Definitions of parvis word

  • noun parvis a vacant enclosed area in front of a church. 1
  • noun parvis a colonnade or portico in front of a church. 1
  • noun parvis a court or portico in front of a building, esp a church 0
  • noun parvis an enclosed court or yard in front of a building, esp. a church 0
  • noun parvis a portico or single line of columns in front of a church 0

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Origin of parvis

First appearance:

before 1350
One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; Middle English < Middle French; Old French pare(v)is < Late Latin paradīsus church courtyard, orig. the one before St. Peter's, Rome. See paradise

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Parts of speech for Parvis

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

parvis popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% 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.

parvis usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with parvis

  • what does sic parvis magna mean?

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