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- [tam-pee-uh n]
- /ˈtæm pi ən/
- /ˈtæm.pɪən/
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- [tam-pee-uh n]
- /ˈtæm pi ən/
Definitions of tampion word
- noun tampion a plug or stopper placed in the muzzle of a piece of ordnance when not in use, to keep out dampness and dust. 1
- noun tampion a plug placed in a gun's muzzle when the gun is not in use to keep out moisture and dust 0
- noun tampion a plug or stopper put in the muzzle of a gun not in use 0
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Origin of tampion
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English tampyon, variant of tampon < Middle French, nasalized variant of Old French tapon, derivative of tape plug < Germanic. See tap2
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Parts of speech for Tampion
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
tampion popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% 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.
tampion usage trend in Literature
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