Speakur

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ghillie suit

/ˈɡɪli ˈsut/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.83 in modern English

Syllables
ghillie -suit
IPA
/ˈɡɪli ˈsut/
15
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
2
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A type of overall covered in torn cloth shreds (faux foliage), used as camouflage by hunters and military snipers.

Etymology

As worn by ghillies (gillies) (Scottish hunting guides) in the 19th century.

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈɡɪli ˈsut/
  • British English: /ˈɡɪli ˈsuːt/

Inflected Forms

ghillie suits (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce ghillie suit?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈɡɪli ˈsut/.
What does ghillie suit mean?
A type of overall covered in torn cloth shreds (faux foliage), used as camouflage by hunters and military snipers.
Where does ghillie suit come from?
As worn by ghillies (gillies) (Scottish hunting guides) in the 19th century.

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