Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

lienux

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: lienux
IPA

13

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

name

The Linux operating system.

Derogatory

Etymology

Blend of lie + Linux, perhaps also recalling a proscribed pronunciation of the name that was common in its early days.

Usage

Derogatory

Questions

What does lienux mean?: The Linux operating system.
Where does lienux come from?: Blend of lie + Linux, perhaps also recalling a proscribed pronunciation of the name that was common in its early days.

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