balmoral
/bælˈmɒɹəl/
Word Rarity
Rare
Frequency: 2.63 in modern English
12
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
3
Syllables
6
Unique Chars
Meaning
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A castle and associated estate in Aberdeenshire council area, Scotland, that is a private residence of the British sovereign (OS grid ref NO2595).
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A suburb of Galashiels, Scottish Borders council area, Scotland (OS grid ref NT4836).
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A suburban area in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
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Example Sentences
- "As we climbed the Marykirk Bank Ogilvie spoke of the passes leading over to Deeside, and of the Royal deer forests around Balmoral; then, with mingled pride and modesty, he added, "I've driven the King seven times.""
- "A man who uses his balmorals to tread on your toes with much frequency and an unmistakeable emphasis may prove a fast friend in adversity, but meanwhile your adversity has not arrived and your toes are tender."
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- American usage