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prochoos

pro·cho·os
P p

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-koh-os, prok-oh-]
    • /ˈproʊ koʊˌɒs, ˈprɒk oʊ-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [proh-koh-os, prok-oh-]
    • /ˈproʊ koʊˌɒs, ˈprɒk oʊ-/

Definition of prochoos word

  • noun plural prochoos an elongated form of the oinochoe. 1

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Origin of prochoos

First appearance:

before 1840
One of the 33% newest English words
1840-50; < Greek próchoos, próchous, equivalent to pro- pro-2 + choós, choûs pitcher, akin to cheîn to pour. See oinochoe

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Parts of speech for Prochoos

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

prochoos popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.

prochoos usage trend in Literature

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