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tyrian

Tyr·i·an
T t

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tir-ee-uh n]
    • /ˈtɪr i ən/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [tir-ee-uh n]
    • /ˈtɪr i ən/

Definitions of tyrian word

  • adjective tyrian of or relating to ancient Tyre or its people. 1
  • adjective tyrian of the color of Tyrian purple. 1
  • noun tyrian a native or inhabitant of ancient Tyre 0
  • adjective tyrian of or relating to ancient Tyre 0
  • adjective tyrian of ancient Tyre or its people or culture 0
  • adjective tyrian of Tyrian purple 0

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Origin of tyrian

First appearance:

before 1505
One of the 26% oldest English words
1505-15; < Latin Tyri(us) (< Greek Týrios, derivative of Týros Tyre) + -an

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Parts of speech for Tyrian

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

tyrian popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

tyrian usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with tyrian

  • what is tyrian purple?

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