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tapers
We have found lemma(root) word of tapers : taper.
Definitions
[ˈteɪpə], (Verb)
Definitions:
- diminish or reduce in thickness towards one end
(e.g: the tail tapers to a rounded tip)
Phrases:
Origin
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Old English taper (denoting any wax candle), dissimilated form (by alteration of p- to t-) of Latin papyrus (see papyrus), the pith of which was used for candle wicks
[ˈteɪpə], (Noun)
Definitions:
- a slender candle
(e.g: he lit the tapers in the silver candelabra)
- a gradual narrowing
(e.g: the strong taper of her back)
Phrases:
Origin
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Old English taper (denoting any wax candle), dissimilated form (by alteration of p- to t-) of Latin papyrus (see papyrus), the pith of which was used for candle wicks
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