serdab

ser·dab

S s

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ser-dahb]
- /sərˈdɑb/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ser-dahb]
- /sərˈdɑb/

Definitions of serdab word

noun serdab a chamber inside a mastaba containing a statue of the deceased. 0
noun serdab a secret chamber in an ancient Egyptian tomb 0

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Origin of serdab

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

1835-45; < Arabic sirdāb underground chamber < Persian sardāb cellar for ice, equivalent to sard cold + āb water

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Parts of speech for Serdab

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serdab popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 63% 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.

serdab usage trend in Literature

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