phrygian cap

Phryg·i·an cap

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [frij-ee-uh n kap]
- /ˈfrɪdʒ i ən kæp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [frij-ee-uh n kap]
- /ˈfrɪdʒ i ən kæp/

Definitions of phrygian cap words

noun phrygian cap a soft, conical cap represented in ancient Greek art as part of Phrygian dress and associated, since the late 18th and early 19th centuries, with the liberty cap. 1
noun phrygian cap a conical cap of soft material worn during ancient times that became a symbol of liberty during the French Revolution 0

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Origin of phrygian cap

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

First recorded in 1840-50

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Parts of speech for Phrygian cap

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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phrygian cap popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 57% 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.

phrygian cap usage trend in Literature

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