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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

with leaden wings

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.40 in modern English

Syllables
with- lead-en wings
IPA
26
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
3
Syllables
11
Unique Chars

Meaning

adv

Very slowly in progress or the passage of time.

Obsolete

Etymology

Lead is a heavy metal, so a wing made of lead would cause slow flying.

Usage

Phrases

fly with leaden wings go over like a lead balloon

Frequently Paired Words

fly with leaden wings go over like a lead balloon

Questions

What does with leaden wings mean?
Very slowly in progress or the passage of time.
Where does with leaden wings come from?
Lead is a heavy metal, so a wing made of lead would cause slow flying.

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