Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fasces

/ˈfæsiːz/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.73 in modern English

Syllables: fasces
IPA: /ˈfæsiːz/

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A Roman symbol of judicial authority consisting of a bundle of wooden sticks, with an axe blade embedded in the centre; used also as a symbol of fascism.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin fascēs (plural of fascis).

Origin

Source language: Latin

Word Breakdown

Root: fascēs

Questions

How do you pronounce fasces?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈfæsiːz/.
What does fasces mean?: A Roman symbol of judicial authority consisting of a bundle of wooden sticks, with an axe blade embedded in the centre; used also as a symbol of fascism.
Where does fasces come from?: It is traced to Latin.

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