Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

victoria cross

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.33 in modern English

Syllables: vic-to-ri-a cross
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The highest military award in the honours system of the United Kingdom, and some members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Its symbol is a form of cross pattée.

Example Sentences

""Padre, you should have a row of Victoria Crosses." "No, no, it was my duty.""

Inflected Forms

Victoria Crosses (plural)

Synonyms

VC

Questions

What does victoria cross mean?: The highest military award in the honours system of the United Kingdom, and some members of the Commonwealth of Nations. Its symbol is a form of cross pattée.

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