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orans

o·rans
O o

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awr-anz, ohr-]
    • /ˈɔr ænz, ˈoʊr-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [awr-anz, ohr-]
    • /ˈɔr ænz, ˈoʊr-/

Definitions of orans word

  • abbreviation ORANS orant. 1
  • noun orans a seaport in NW Algeria. 1
  • noun orans (arts) A figure in an attitude of prayer, usually standing, with the elbows close to the sides of the body and with the hands outstretched sideways, palms up. 1

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Parts of speech for Orans

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

orans 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.
According to our data about 73% 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.

orans usage trend in Literature

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