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- US Pronunciation
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- [poin-tel]
- /ˈpɔɪn tɛl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [poin-tel]
- /ˈpɔɪn tɛl/
Definition of poyntell word
- noun poyntell a pavement of tile mosaic forming an abstract design. 1
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Origin of poyntell
First appearance:
before 1250 One of the 11% oldest English words
1250-1300; Middle English: stylus, pencil, pointed instrument < Old French: point of a spear (French pointeau); cognate with Italian puntello, diminutive of punto point; see -elle
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Parts of speech for Poyntell
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
poyntell popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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