rhyton

rhy·ton

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rahy-ton]
- /ˈraɪ tɒn/
- /rˈaɪtən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rahy-ton]
- /ˈraɪ tɒn/

Definitions of rhyton word

noun plural rhyton 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
noun rhyton (in ancient Greece) a horn-shaped drinking vessel with a hole in the pointed end through which to drink 0
noun rhyton an ancient Greek cup shaped like a drinking horn and typically made in the form of an animal's head 0

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Origin of rhyton

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 Rhyton

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adverb

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preposition

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determiner

exclamation

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rhyton 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 about 66% 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.

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