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vexillary

/ˈvɛksəˌlɛɹi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
vex-il-la-ry
IPA
/ˈvɛksəˌlɛɹi/
22
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Creating a partition.

adj

Larger than the other (leaves, petals, etc.) and rising above them.

noun

A standard-bearer of a vexillum.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin vexillarius: compare French vexillaire.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈvɛksəˌlɛɹi/
  • British English: /ˈvɛksɪləɹi/

Inflected Forms

vexillaries (plural)

Phrases

vexillary permutation

Synonyms

vexillator

Rhymes With

auxiliary ancillary capillary maxillary axillary papillary pillory pupillary fritillary neurofibrillary premaxillary armillary

Questions

How do you pronounce vexillary?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈvɛksəˌlɛɹi/.
What does vexillary mean?
Creating a partition.
Where does vexillary come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce vexillary

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