Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

exedra

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.09 in modern English

Syllables: exe-dra
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A semicircular recess, with stone benches, used as a place for discussion.

noun

A curved bench with a high back.

Etymology

From Ancient Greek ἐξ (ex, “out of”) + ἕδρα (hédra, “seat”).

Inflected Forms

exedras (plural) exedrae (plural)

Questions

What does exedra mean?: A semicircular recess, with stone benches, used as a place for discussion.
Where does exedra come from?: From Ancient Greek ἐξ (ex, “out of”) + ἕδρα (hédra, “seat”).

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