Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kal-uh-mang-koh]
- /ˌkæl əˈmæŋ koʊ/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [kal-uh-mang-koh]
- /ˌkæl əˈmæŋ koʊ/
Definitions of calimanco word
- abbreviation CALIMANCO calamanco. 1
- noun plural calimanco a glossy woolen fabric checkered or brocaded in the warp so that the pattern shows on one side only, much used in the 18th century. 1
- noun plural calimanco a garment made from this fabric. 1
- noun calimanco Alternative form of calamanco. 0
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Origin of calimanco
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; of obscure origin
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Parts of speech for Calimanco
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
calimanco popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 62% 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.
calimanco usage trend in Literature
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