Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

veghar

/vəˈɡɑr/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: veg-har
IPA: /vəˈɡɑr/

13

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The pointed conic cowl worn by the celibate clergy of the Armenian Apostolic Church, including abeghas, bishops and the catholicos.

Example Sentences

"All wear this, but only the celibate priests and higher clergy may cover it with a large black veil (veghar) which hangs down behind."

Etymology

From Armenian վեղար (veġar). Doublet of velarium.

Word Breakdown

Root: վեղար

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /vəˈɡɑr/

Inflected Forms

veghars (plural)

Questions

How do you pronounce veghar?: The recorded pronunciation is /vəˈɡɑr/.
What does veghar mean?: The pointed conic cowl worn by the celibate clergy of the Armenian Apostolic Church, including abeghas, bishops and the catholicos.
Where does veghar come from?: From Armenian վեղար (veġar). Doublet of velarium.

How to pronounce veghar

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