baldacchino

bal·da·chin

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bal-duh-kin, bawl-]
- /ˈbæl də kɪn, ˈbɔl-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bal-duh-kin, bawl-]
- /ˈbæl də kɪn, ˈbɔl-/

Definitions of baldacchino word

abbreviation BALDACCHINO baldachin 3
noun baldacchino Also, baudekin. Textiles. a silk brocade interwoven with gold or silver threads, used chiefly for ceremonial purposes. 1
noun baldacchino Architecture. a permanent ornamental canopy, as above a freestanding altar or throne. 1
noun baldacchino a portable canopy carried in religious processions. 1

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Origin of baldacchino

First appearance:

before 1250

One of the 11% oldest English words

1250-1300; earlier baldakin < Medieval Latin baldakinus < Italian baldacchino, equivalent to Baldacc(o) Baghdad (famous as a source of silk brocades) + -ino -ine1

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Parts of speech for Baldacchino

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baldacchino popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 52% 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.

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