genette

gen·et

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jen-it, juh-net]
- /ˈdʒɛn ɪt, dʒəˈnɛt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jen-it, juh-net]
- /ˈdʒɛn ɪt, dʒəˈnɛt/

Definitions of genette word

noun genette any small, Old World carnivore of the genus Genetta, especially G. genetta, having spotted sides and a ringed tail. 1
noun genette the fur of such an animal. 1
noun genette genet (mammal). 0

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Origin of genette

First appearance:

before 1375

One of the 22% oldest English words

1375-1425; late Middle English < Old French genette < Arabic jarnait

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Parts of speech for Genette

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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genette popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 58% 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.

genette usage trend in Literature

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