Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [see-kwin]
- /ˈsi kwɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [see-kwin]
- /ˈsi kwɪn/
Definitions of zechin word
- noun zechin a small shining disk or spangle used for ornamentation, as on women's clothing and accessories or on theatrical costumes. 1
- noun zechin a former gold coin of Venice, introduced in 1284; ducat. 1
- noun zechin a former gold coin of Malta, introduced c1535. 1
- noun zechin a former gold coin of Turkey, introduced in 1478. 1
- noun plural zechin sequin (defs 2–4). 1
- noun zechin Alternative spelling of zecchin. 1
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Origin of zechin
First appearance:
before 1575 One of the 34% oldest English words
1575-85; < French sequin < Italian zecchino, equivalent to zecc(a) mint (< Arabic sikkah die, coin) + -ino -ine2
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Parts of speech for Zechin
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
zechin popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
See also
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