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- [preyz]
- /preɪz/
- /preɪz/
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- [preyz]
- /preɪz/
Definitions of prase word
- noun prase a leek-green cryptocrystalline variety of chalcedony. 1
- noun prase a light green translucent variety of chalcedony 0
- noun prase a translucent, greenish variety of chalcedony 0
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Origin of prase
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
1350-1400; < French < Latin prasius leek-green stone < Greek prásios leek-green, derivative of práson leek; replacing Middle English prassius < Latin, as above
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Parts of speech for Prase
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
prase 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.
According to our data about 60% 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.
prase usage trend in Literature
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