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nostradamus

/nˌɔstɹədˈæməs/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.50 in modern English

Syllables
nos-tradamus
IPA
/nˌɔstɹədˈæməs/
14
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A French astrologer and author of prophecies who lived in the early 1500s.

name

Someone who makes accurate prophecies.

noun

Any quack doctor or charlatan.

Dated

Example Sentences

Etymology

Michel de Nostredame's surname is one that honors Saint Mary (Our Lady). More details (if desired) are available at Nostradamus § Childhood.

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in People.

Inflected Forms

Nostradamuses (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

nostrums

Rhymes With

paramus shamas mcamis

Questions

How do you pronounce nostradamus?
The recorded pronunciation is /nˌɔstɹədˈæməs/.
What does nostradamus mean?
A French astrologer and author of prophecies who lived in the early 1500s.
Where does nostradamus come from?
Michel de Nostredame's surname is one that honors Saint Mary (Our Lady). More details (if desired) are available at Nostradamus § Childhood.

How to pronounce nostradamus

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