Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

plié

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.44 in modern English

Syllables: plie
IPA

5

Scrabble Score

4

Letters

1

Syllables

4

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A smooth and continuous bending of the knees

Etymology

Borrowed from French plié. Doublet of plicate.

Origin

Source language: French

Word Breakdown

Root: plié

Inflected Forms

pliés (plural)

Phrases

plié squat

Questions

What does plié mean?: A smooth and continuous bending of the knees
Where does plié come from?: It is traced to French.

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