phalera

phal·er·a

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [fal-er-uh]
- /ˈfæl ər ə/
- /fˈalərə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fal-er-uh]
- /ˈfæl ər ə/

Definition of phalera word

noun plural phalera a metal disk or boss worn on a man's breast as an ornament or as a military decoration or used to adorn the harness of a horse. 1

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Origin of phalera

First appearance:

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

1600-10; < Latin, singular use of Greek phálara (plural) cheek-pieces

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Parts of speech for Phalera

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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phalera popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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