retrochoir

ret·ro·choir

R r

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [re-truh-kwahyuh r]
- /ˈrɛ trəˌkwaɪər/
- /rˌetrəʊkwˈaɪə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [re-truh-kwahyuh r]
- /ˈrɛ trəˌkwaɪər/

Definitions of retrochoir word

noun retrochoir that part of a church behind the choir or the main altar. 1
noun retrochoir the space in a large church or cathedral behind the high altar 0
noun retrochoir a church area behind the choir space or behind the main altar 0

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Origin of retrochoir

First appearance:

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

From the Medieval Latin word retrōchorus, dating back to 1840-50. See retro-, choir

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Parts of speech for Retrochoir

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retrochoir 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 56% 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.

retrochoir usage trend in Literature

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