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blue john

/ˈbluː dʒɒn/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.94 in modern English

Syllables
blue john
IPA
/ˈbluː dʒɒn/
20
Scrabble Score
8
Letters
1
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Afterwort, partially fermented wort.

Obsolete; Uncountable

noun

A semiprecious mineral mined in Derbyshire, a form of fluorite with bands of a purple-blue or yellowish colour.

Uncountable

noun

Skimmed milk.

American usage; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From blue + John.

Regional Pronunciation

  • British English: /ˈbluː dʒɒn/

Usage

Inflected Forms

bluejohn (alternative) blue-john (alternative)

Phrases

sky blue

Frequently Paired Words

sky blue

Questions

How do you pronounce blue john?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈbluː dʒɒn/.
What does blue john mean?
Afterwort, partially fermented wort.
Where does blue john come from?
From blue + John.

How to pronounce blue john

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