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- US Pronunciation
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- [pel-i-kee]
- /ˈpɛl ɪˌki/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [pel-i-kee]
- /ˈpɛl ɪˌki/
Definition of pelike word
- noun plural pelike a storage jar with two handles extending from the lip to the shoulder, characterized by an oval body that is wider at the base than at the neck and rests on a foot. 1
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Origin of pelike
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75, pelike is from the Greek word pelíkē pitcher
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Parts of speech for Pelike
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
pelike popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 65% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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