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- [koun-ter-peyn]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌpeɪn/
- /ˈkaʊn.tə.peɪn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [koun-ter-peyn]
- /ˈkaʊn tərˌpeɪn/
Definitions of counterpane word
- countable noun counterpane A counterpane is a decorative cover on a bed. 3
- noun counterpane a bedspread; coverlet 3
- noun counterpane a quilt or coverlet for a bed; bedspread. 1
- noun counterpane bedspread, top cover for bed 1
- noun counterpane The topmost covering of a bed, often functioning as a blanket. 0
- noun counterpane A coverlet. 0
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Origin of counterpane
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; counter- + pane (in obsolete sense bedspread); replacing late Middle English counterpoynte < Middle French contre-pointe quilt, alteration (by association with contre- counter-) of cou(s)tepointe, coitepointe < Latin culcita puncta pricked pillow. See quilt, point
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Parts of speech for Counterpane
noun
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adverb
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preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
counterpane popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for counterpane
noun counterpane
- blanket — A blanket is a large square or rectangular piece of thick cloth, especially one which you put on a bed to keep you warm.
- cover — If you cover something, you place something else over it in order to protect it, hide it, or close it.
- spread — to draw, stretch, or open out, especially over a flat surface, as something rolled or folded (often followed by out).
- coverlet — A coverlet is the same as a bedspread.
- bedcover — a bedspread
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