sicilian vespers
Sic·i·ly ves·per
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sis-uh-lee ves-per]
- /ˈsɪs ə li ˈvɛs pər/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [sis-uh-lee ves-per]
- /ˈsɪs ə li ˈvɛs pər/
Definitions of sicilian vespers words
- noun sicilian vespers a general massacre of the French in Sicily by the local population, begun at the sound of the vesper bell on Easter Monday, 1282. 1
- noun sicilian vespers a revolt in 1282 against French rule in Sicily, in which the ringing of the vesper bells on Easter Monday served as the signal to massacre and drive out the French 0
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Parts of speech for Sicilian vespers
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sicilian vespers popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 69% 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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