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Topic: History

xystos

IPA: /ˈzɪstəs/

KK: /zɪstəs/

noun

Definition: A covered walkway or portico, often found in ancient Greek and Roman architecture, typically used for exercise or as a place to walk.

Example: The athletes trained in the xystos, enjoying the shade while they practiced their routines.

xystus

IPA: /ˈzɪstəs/

KK: /ˈzɪstəs/

noun

Definition: A long, open corridor or portico, often found in ancient Greek or Roman architecture, typically used for exercise or walking.

Example: The athletes trained in the xystus, enjoying the fresh air and sunlight.

yakuza

IPA: /jɑːˈkuːzə/

KK: /jɑːˈkuːzə/

noun

Definition: A member of a Japanese organized crime group involved in illegal activities.

Example: The police are investigating the activities of the yakuza in the city.

yatagan

IPA: /jɑːˈtɑːɡən/

KK: /jɑːtɑːɡən/

noun

Definition: A type of Ottoman Turkish sword with a curved blade, often used in the 16th to 19th centuries.

Example: The yatagan was a popular weapon among soldiers in the Ottoman Empire.

yataghan

IPA: /jəˈtɑːɡən/

KK: /jəˈtɑːɡən/

noun

Definition: A type of sword from Turkey with a curved blade and no guard for the hand, often used in Muslim countries.

Example: The yataghan was a popular weapon among Ottoman soldiers.

yeoman

IPA: /ˈjoʊmən/

KK: /ˈjoʊmən/

noun

Definition: A hardworking and reliable person, often referring to a farmer who owns and works their own land, or a subordinate in a position of responsibility.

Example: The yeoman worked tirelessly on his farm, ensuring a good harvest every year.

yeomanly

IPA: /ˈjoʊmənli/

KK: /ˈjoʊmənli/

adjective

Definition: Relating to or characteristic of a yeoman, which refers to a member of a historical class of small landowners in Britain, often seen as hardworking and reliable.

Example: His yeomanly efforts in the community earned him great respect from his neighbors.

adverb

Definition: In a way that is brave and strong, similar to the qualities of a yeoman, who is a hardworking and loyal person.

Example: He fought yeomanly in the battle, showing great courage and determination.

yeomanry

IPA: /ˈjoʊmənri/

KK: /ˈjoʊmənri/

noun

Definition: A group of small landowners or farmers, often associated with a historical British volunteer cavalry force.

Example: The yeomanry played a significant role in the defense of the countryside during times of war.

yesteryear

IPA: /ˈjɛstərˌjɪr/

KK: /ˈjɛstərˌjɪr/

noun

Definition: The year that came before the current one, often referring to a time in the past.

Example: Many people enjoy reminiscing about the events of yesteryear.

yodh

IPA: /jɔd/

KK: /jod/

noun

Definition: The tenth letter in the Hebrew alphabet, which is used in writing and has a specific sound.

Example: In Hebrew, the letter yodh is often used to represent the sound 'y'.

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