Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

three-pile

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.13 in modern English

Syllables: three--pile
IPA

14

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

3

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The finest and most costly kind of velvet, with a fine, thick pile.

Obsolete; Uncountable

Example Sentences

"I have served Prince Florizel and in my time wore three-pile."

Usage

Questions

What does three-pile mean?: The finest and most costly kind of velvet, with a fine, thick pile.

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