quillwork

quill·work

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwil-wurk]
- /ˈkwɪlˌwɜrk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kwil-wurk]
- /ˈkwɪlˌwɜrk/

Definitions of quillwork word

noun quillwork a type of decoration using softened and usually dyed porcupine or bird quills. 1
noun quillwork an American Indian handicraft or utility item decorated in this manner. 1
noun quillwork a type of decoration for textiles using dyed porcupine quills, traditionally used by Native Americans 0
noun quillwork the use of scrolled paper for the purpose of ornamentation or decoration 0

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Parts of speech for Quillwork

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quillwork popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 53% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 72% 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.

quillwork usage trend in Literature

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