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- [vek-sil-uh m]
- /vɛkˈsɪl əm/
- /veksˈɪləm/
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- [vek-sil-uh m]
- /vɛkˈsɪl əm/
Definitions of vexillum word
- noun plural vexillum a military standard or flag carried by ancient Roman troops. 1
- noun plural vexillum a group of men serving under such a standard. 1
- noun plural vexillum video frequency. 1
- noun plural vexillum Also, vexil [vek-sil] /ˈvɛk sɪl/ (Show IPA). Botany. the large upper petal of a papilionaceous flower. 1
- noun plural vexillum Ornithology Rare. the web or vane of a feather. 1
- noun vexillum the vane of a feather 0
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Origin of vexillum
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < Latin: standard, flag, diminutive from the base of vēlum sail (see veil)
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Parts of speech for Vexillum
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vexillum popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 73% 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.
vexillum usage trend in Literature
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