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- [rahy-ton]
- /ˈraɪ tɒn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rahy-ton]
- /ˈraɪ tɒn/
Definition of rhyta word
- noun plural rhyta an ancient Greek drinking horn, made of pottery or metal, having a base in the form of the head of a woman or animal. 1
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Origin of rhyta
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Greek rhytón, noun use of neuter of rhytós flowing, akin to rheîn to flow
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Parts of speech for Rhyta
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
rhyta popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.