Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

demi-cannon

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.28 in modern English

Syllables: demi--can-non
IPA

15

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A medium-sized cannon, slightly larger than a culverin and smaller than a standard cannon.

Example Sentences

"What's this? A sleeve? 'Tis like a demi-cannon."

Etymology

From demi- + cannon.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: demi

Inflected Forms

demi-cannons (plural)

Questions

What does demi-cannon mean?: A medium-sized cannon, slightly larger than a culverin and smaller than a standard cannon.
Where does demi-cannon come from?: From demi- + cannon.

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