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- [jahy-roh-veyg]
- /ˈdʒaɪ roʊˌveɪg/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [jahy-roh-veyg]
- /ˈdʒaɪ roʊˌveɪg/
Definitions of gyrovague word
- noun gyrovague a vagrant monk who wandered from one monastery to another. 1
- noun gyrovague a peripatetic monk 0
- noun gyrovague (Obsolete (No longer in use)) a wandering monk having no fixed monastery, as exemplified in the Rule of St. Benedict. 0
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Origin of gyrovague
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < French < Late Latin gȳrovagus gȳro-, equivalent to gyro- gyro- + vagus strolling about; see vague
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Parts of speech for Gyrovague
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gyrovague popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% 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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