petasus

pet·a·sus

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [pet-uh-suh s]
- /ˈpɛt ə səs/
- /pˈetasəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [pet-uh-suh s]
- /ˈpɛt ə səs/

Definitions of petasus word

noun plural petasus a broad-brimmed hat worn by ancient Greek travelers and hunters, often represented in art as a winged hat worn by Hermes or Mercury. 1
noun petasus a broad-brimmed hat worn by the ancient Greeks, such as one with wings on either side as traditionally worn by Mercury 0

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Origin of petasus

First appearance:

before 1590

One of the 37% oldest English words

1590-1600; < Latin < Greek pétasos, akin to petannýnai to spread out

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Parts of speech for Petasus

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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petasus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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