n.
A noun, such as book or dog, that can be preceded by the definite article and that represents one or all of the members of a class.
common noun
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n.
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The noun has one meaning:
Meaning #1:
a noun that denotes any or all members of a class
Antonym: proper noun (meaning #1)
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 | Siccuth (in the Bible) |
| appellative |
| Stensrud (family name) |
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- Stensrud (family name)
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