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- [rib-uh n lahyt-ning]
- /ˈrɪb ən ˈlaɪt nɪŋ/
- /ˈrɪ.bən ˈlaɪt.nɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [rib-uh n lahyt-ning]
- /ˈrɪb ən ˈlaɪt nɪŋ/
Definition of ribbon lightning words
- noun ribbon lightning a repeated lightning discharge in which successive strokes are displaced from each other by wind, resulting in a broadened appearance. 1
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Origin of ribbon lightning
First appearance:
before 1885 One of the 21% newest English words
First recorded in 1885-90
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Parts of speech for Ribbon lightning
noun
adjective
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conjunction
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ribbon lightning popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this 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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