Shakyamuni
[ shah-kyuh-moon-ee ]
/ ˈʃɑ kyəˌmʊn i /
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noun
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
TAKE THE QUIZ TO FIND OUT Words nearby Shakyamuni
Shakta, Shakti, Shaktism, Shakuntala, shaky, Shakyamuni, shalach manoth, shale, shale oil, shall, Shall I compare thee to a summer's day?
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Example sentences from the Web for Shakyamuni
The stone lions are the emblems of Shakyamuni in his character as king of men and beasts.
The Kingdom of the Yellow Robe|Ernest Young