regulae

reg·u·la

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Definition of regulae word

noun plural regulae (in a Doric entablature) a fillet, continuing a triglyph beneath the taenia, from which guttae are suspended. 1

before 1555

One of the 31% oldest English words

1555-65; < Latin rēgula ruler, pattern (akin to rēx king, regere to rule; see -ule)

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

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