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- [yaw-too n]
- /ˈyɔ tʊn/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [yaw-too n]
- /ˈyɔ tʊn/
Definitions of jotun word
- noun jotun any of a race of giants frequently in conflict with the gods. 1
- noun jotun (Norse mythology) A member of a race of giants who usually stand in opposition to the Æsir and especially to Thor. 1
- noun jotun any of a race of giants 0
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Origin of jotun
First appearance:
before 1835 One of the 34% newest English words
1835-45; < Old Norse jǫtunn giant; cognate with Old English ēoten; akin to eat
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Parts of speech for Jotun
noun
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preposition
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exclamation
jotun 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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