scourings

scour·ings

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skouuh r-ingz, skou-er-]
- /ˈskaʊər ɪŋz, ˈskaʊ ər-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [skouuh r-ingz, skou-er-]
- /ˈskaʊər ɪŋz, ˈskaʊ ər-/

Definitions of scourings word

noun scourings dirt or refuse removed by scouring. 1
noun scourings refuse removed from grain. 1
noun plural scourings the residue left after cleaning grain 0
noun plural scourings residue that remains after scouring 0
noun plural scourings dirt, refuse, or remains removed by or as if by scouring 0

See all 5 definitions of scourings

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Origin of scourings

First appearance:

before 1580

One of the 35% oldest English words

First recorded in 1580-90; See origin at scour1, -ing1, -s3

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Parts of speech for Scourings

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Scourings

scourings popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 46% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

scourings usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for scourings

noun scourings

deodorising — Present participle of deodorise.
deodorizing — Present participle of deodorize.
fragments — Plural form of fragment.
grinding — to wear, smooth, or sharpen by abrasion or friction; whet: to grind a lens.
heel — a contemptibly dishonorable or irresponsible person: We all feel like heels for ducking out on you like this.

All 7 Synonyms of scourings