phosphore

Phos·phor

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fos-fer, -fawr]
- /ˈfɒs fər, -fɔr/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [fos-fer, -fawr]
- /ˈfɒs fər, -fɔr/

Definition of phosphore word

noun phosphore the morning star, especially Venus. 1

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Origin of phosphore

First appearance:

before 1625

One of the 42% oldest English words

1625-35; < Latin Phōsphorus < Greek Phōsphóros the morning star, literally, the light-bringing one, equivalent to phôs light + -phoros bringing; see -phorous

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Parts of speech for Phosphore

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phosphore 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.

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