verd antique

V v

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vurd]
- /vɜrd/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [vurd]
- /vɜrd/

Definitions of verd antique words

noun verd antique a green, mottled or impure serpentine, sold as a marble and much used for decorative purposes. 1
noun verd antique any of various similar green stones. 1
noun verd antique dark green mottled impure variety of serpentine marble 0
noun verd antique a dark green mottled impure variety of serpentine marble 0
noun verd antique any of various similar marbles or stones 0
noun verd antique a greenish, marblelike serpentine, used for interior decoration 0

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Origin of verd antique

First appearance:

before 1735

One of the 48% newest English words

1735-45; < French < Italian verde antico literally, antique green. See verdure, antique

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Parts of speech for Verd antique

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verd antique popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 36% of English native speakers know the meaning and use 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.

verd antique usage trend in Literature

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