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denier

/dəˈnɪə(ɹ)/ /dɪˈnaɪə(ɹ)/

Meanings
noun
An old French coin worth one-twelfth of a sou.

Examples :

"The antique dealer explained that the small, worn coin was a denier, worth very little even in its own time. "
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Related Words

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twelfth noun

/twɛlfθ/

One of twelve equal parts of a whole.

"A twelfth of 240 is 20."

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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especially adverb

/əˈspɛʃ(ə)li/

(manner) In a special manner; specially.

"My sister is very helpful, especially when it comes to organizing things. "

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originally adverb

/əˈɹɪdʒnəli/

As it was in the beginning.

"Originally, this paper was white, but over the years it has yellowed with age."

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scientists noun

/ˈsaɪəntɪsts/

One whose activities make use of the scientific method to answer questions regarding the measurable universe. A scientist may be involved in original research, or make use of the results of the research of others.

"Scientists study plants to understand how they grow. "

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explained verb

/ɪkˈspleɪnd/

To make plain, manifest, or intelligible; to clear of obscurity; to illustrate the meaning of.

"To explain a chapter of the Bible."

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warnings noun

/ˈwɔːrnɪŋz/ /ˈwɔːnɪŋz/

The action of the verb warn; an instance of warning someone.

"The teacher gave the students several warnings about being late to class. "

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stockings noun

/ˈstɒkɪŋz/

A soft garment, usually knit or woven, worn on the foot and lower leg under shoes or other footwear.

"a pair of stockings"

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indicated verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪtɪd/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

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indicates verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪts/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."

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packaging verb

/ˈpækɪdʒɪŋ/ /ˈpækədʒɪŋ/

To pack or bundle something.

"The florist is packaging the flowers carefully for delivery. "

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indicate verb

/ˈɪndɪkeɪt/

To point out; to discover; to direct to a knowledge of; to show; to make known.

"The guard blew his whistle to indicate imminent departure."