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- [vek-sil-uh m]
- /vɛkˈsɪl əm/
- /vˈeksɪl/
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- [vek-sil-uh m]
- /vɛkˈsɪl əm/
Definitions of vexil word
- noun plural vexil a military standard or flag carried by ancient Roman troops. 1
- noun plural vexil a group of men serving under such a standard. 1
- noun plural vexil video frequency. 1
- noun plural vexil Also, vexil [vek-sil] /ˈvɛk sɪl/ (Show IPA). Botany. the large upper petal of a papilionaceous flower. 1
- noun plural vexil Ornithology Rare. the web or vane of a feather. 1
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Origin of vexil
First appearance:
before 1720 One of the 49% newest English words
1720-30; < Latin: standard, flag, diminutive from the base of vēlum sail (see veil)
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Parts of speech for Vexil
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vexil popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 48% 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.