Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [sham-sheer]
- /ʃæmˈʃɪər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sham-sheer]
- /ʃæmˈʃɪər/
Definition of shamshir word
- noun shamshir a curved Persian saber having one edge on the convex side. 1
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Origin of shamshir
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
From the Persian word shamshīr, dating back to 1625-35. See scimitar
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Parts of speech for Shamshir
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
shamshir 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 59% 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.
shamshir usage trend in Literature
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