phrygian cap
Phryg·i·an cap
P p Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [frij-ee-uh n kap]
- /ˈfrɪdʒ i ən kæp/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [frij-ee-uh n kap]
- /ˈfrɪdʒ i ən kæp/
Definitions of phrygian cap words
- noun phrygian cap a soft, conical cap represented in ancient Greek art as part of Phrygian dress and associated, since the late 18th and early 19th centuries, with the liberty cap. 1
- noun phrygian cap a conical cap of soft material worn during ancient times that became a symbol of liberty during the French Revolution 0
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Origin of phrygian cap
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50
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Parts of speech for Phrygian cap
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
phrygian cap popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
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