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- US Pronunciation
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- [ree-ah-tuh, -at-uh]
- /riˈɑ tə, -ˈæt ə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ree-ah-tuh, -at-uh]
- /riˈɑ tə, -ˈæt ə/
Definitions of reata word
- noun reata a lariat. 1
- noun reata a lariat; lasso 0
- abbreviation REATA riata 0
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Origin of reata
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50, Americanism; < Spanish reata, derivative of reatar to tie again, equivalent to re- re- + atar < Latin aptāre to fit
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Parts of speech for Reata
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reata popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 69% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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noun reata
- lariat — a long, noosed rope used to catch horses, cattle, or other livestock; lasso.
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