Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [plek-tron]
- /ˈplɛk trɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [plek-tron]
- /ˈplɛk trɒn/
Definitions of plectra word
- abbreviation PLECTRA plectrum. 1
- noun plural plectra a small piece of plastic, metal, ivory, etc., for plucking the strings of a guitar, lyre, mandolin, etc. 1
- noun plural plectra Anatomy, Zoology. an anatomical part resembling a plectrum in shape. 1
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Origin of plectra
First appearance:
before 1620 One of the 42% oldest English words
1620-30; < Latin plēctrum < Greek plêktron
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Parts of speech for Plectra
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
plectra popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
plectra usage trend in Literature
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