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- [reeth]
- /riθ/
- /riːð/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [reeth]
- /riθ/
Definitions of wreathing word
- noun plural wreathing a circular band of flowers, foliage, or any ornamental work, for adorning the head or for any decorative purpose; a garland or chaplet. 1
- noun plural wreathing any ringlike, curving, or curling mass or formation: a wreath of clouds. 1
- noun plural wreathing a curved section of a handrail. Also called wreathpiece. a curved section of a string. 1
- verb with object wreathing to encircle or adorn with or as with a wreath. 1
- verb with object wreathing to form as a wreath by twisting or twining. 1
- verb with object wreathing to surround in curving or curling masses or form. 1
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Origin of wreathing
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English wrethe, Old English writha something wound or coiled; akin to writhe
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Parts of speech for Wreathing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
wreathing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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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