Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

barmecide

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: barme-cide
IPA

16

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Of the nature of a Barmecide feast.

adj

imaginary; illusory; sham.

Example Sentences

"It was a curious sort of a feast, I reflected, in appearance indeed, an entertainment of the Barmecide stamp, for there was absolutely nothing to eat."

Questions

What does barmecide mean?: Of the nature of a Barmecide feast.

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