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sileni

Si·le·nus
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-lee-nuh s]
    • /saɪˈli nəs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [sahy-lee-nuh s]
    • /saɪˈli nəs/

Definitions of sileni word

  • noun plural sileni a forest spirit, sometimes referred to as the oldest of the satyrs and the foster father, teacher, and companion of Dionysus: often represented as a bearded old man. 1
  • noun plural sileni (lowercase) any of a group of forest spirits similar to satyrs: often represented as a drunken old man with the legs and ears of a horse. 1

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Parts of speech for Sileni

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adjective
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sileni popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 80% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 63% 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.

sileni usage trend in Literature

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