Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [si-mez]
- /sɪˈmɛz/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [si-mez]
- /sɪˈmɛz/
Definition of semaise word
- noun semaise a pewter wine jar having a spout, a fixed handle on the side opposite the spout, and a bail for carrying. 1
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Origin of semaise
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
1650-60; < French < Latin cymatium an ogee; see cymatium
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Semaise
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
semaise popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 55% 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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