Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

filofax

/fˈɪloʊfˌæks/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.61 in modern English

Syllables: filo-fax
IPA: /fˈɪloʊfˌæks/

20

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

3

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A personal organizer comprising a calendar, address book, etc. in a compact wallet.

Etymology

A brand name, from file of facts.

Inflected Forms

Filofaxes (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce filofax?: The recorded pronunciation is /fˈɪloʊfˌæks/.
What does filofax mean?: A personal organizer comprising a calendar, address book, etc. in a compact wallet.
Where does filofax come from?: A brand name, from file of facts.

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