talayot

ta·la·yot

T t

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tuh-lah-yoht]
- /təˈlɑ yoʊt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tuh-lah-yoht]
- /təˈlɑ yoʊt/

Definitions of talayot word

noun talayot any of the round or square prehistoric stone towers found in the Balearic Islands, possibly modeled after the nuraghi in Sardinia. 1
noun talayot an ancient Balearic stone tower, largely used for defensive purposes 0

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Origin of talayot

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; < Catalan talaiot < Arabic ṭalāyiʿ, plural of ṭalīʿah sentinel

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Parts of speech for Talayot

noun

adjective

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adverb

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preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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talayot popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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