cyllenian

Cyl·le·ni·an

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-lee-nee-uh n]
- /sɪˈli ni ən/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [si-lee-nee-uh n]
- /sɪˈli ni ən/

Definitions of cyllenian word

adjective cyllenian of or relating to Mount Cyllene in Arcadia, Greece, or to the god Hermes, reputed to have been born there. 1
adjective cyllenian Of or relating to Mount Cyllene in Arcadia. 0
adjective cyllenian Of or relating to Hermes or Mercury, said to have been born on Mt Cyllene. 0

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Origin of cyllenian

First appearance:

before 1730

One of the 48% newest English words

1730-40; < Late Latin Cyllēni(us) (< Greek Kyllḗnios, equivalent to Kyllḗn(ē) + -ios -ious) + -an

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Parts of speech for Cyllenian

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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cyllenian popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 50% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% 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.