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infula

in·fu·la
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-fyuh-luh]
    • /ˈɪn fyə lə/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-fyuh-luh]
    • /ˈɪn fyə lə/

Definitions of infula word

  • noun plural infula one of the two embroidered lappets of the miter of a bishop. 1
  • noun infula A fillet of white wool, worn on the head by ancient Roman priests. 0
  • noun infula A head covering worn by early Christian priests. 0
  • noun infula A ribbon on a bishop's mitre. 0

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Origin of infula

First appearance:

before 1600
One of the 39% oldest English words
1600-10; < Medieval Latin, Latin: band, priest's headband

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Parts of speech for Infula

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

infula popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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