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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD CALLAIS

From Greek kallais.
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PRONUNCIATION OF CALLAIS

callais  [kəˈleɪɪs] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF CALLAIS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Callais is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES CALLAIS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

callais

Callaïs

Callaïs is the name of a green stone used for making beads by western European cultures of the later Neolithic and Early Bronze Age. It was described by Pliny the Elder as being paler than lapis lazuli. Its source was probably Brittany, near Locmariaquer where numerous turquoise items have been found, although this has not been confirmed.

Definition of callais in the English dictionary

The definition of callais in the dictionary is a green stone found as beads and ornaments in the late Neolithic and early Bronze Age of W Europe.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH CALLAIS


dais
ˈdeɪɪs
nereis
ˈnɪərɪɪs

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE CALLAIS

call-in
call-out charge
call-out fee
call-over
call-up
call-up papers
calla
calla lily
callable
Callaghan
callaloo
callan
Callanetics
callant
Callao
Callas
callback
callboard
callboy
called

WORDS THAT END LIKE CALLAIS

beaujolais
Calais
Charolais
cor anglais
cors anglais
Franglais
Millais
Nord-Pas-de-Calais
palais
Pas de Calais
Pas-de-Calais
Rabelais
Valais

Synonyms and antonyms of callais in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «callais» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF CALLAIS

Find out the translation of callais to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of callais from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «callais» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

callais
1,325 millions of speakers

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Callais
570 millions of speakers

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callais
510 millions of speakers

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callais
380 millions of speakers
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callais
280 millions of speakers

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callais
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Callais
270 millions of speakers

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callais
260 millions of speakers

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callais
220 millions of speakers

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Callais
190 millions of speakers

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Callais
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

callais
130 millions of speakers

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callais
85 millions of speakers

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Callais
85 millions of speakers
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callais
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

callais
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कॉलिश
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

callais
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Callais
65 millions of speakers

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callais
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

callais
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

callais
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

CALLAIS
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Translator English - Afrikaans

callais
14 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Swedish

callais
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

CALLAIS
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of callais

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «CALLAIS»

The term «callais» is regularly used and occupies the 106.115 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «CALLAIS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about callais

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «CALLAIS»

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1
Warlord: The Ordeal
Abducted from his home and transported to an unknown planet, Boudreaux is forced to fight in lethal combat as entertainment for his alien captors.
Craig Callais, 2009
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Letters and papers, foreign and domestic, of the reign of ...
[No date.]— Being here in office, I cannot be with you at the weighing of your wools before Christmas. 38. To Bratam (sic-) Haghe, to Bruges, per Henry Sowthwicke : Cales, 3 Nov. {In Dutch.) 39. To Bichard Wethill, to London : Callais  ...
Great Britain. Public Record Office, John Sherren Brewer, Robert Henry Brodie, 1907
3
Historic Louisiana: An Illustrated History
4 Above: Recipient of the Congressional District VI SBA Award in 1987-Harold Callais and Callais Cablevision. Presented by Govenor Edwin Edwards. Below: One of the lucky bingo winners on CCTV5. Check presentation by Dudley Bernard ...
William D. Reeves, 2003
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History of the reformation of the Church of England: In two ...
declared to one of the King's Commissioners, that the French King for to hazard his Crowne, will not forgo Callais. And albeit that for because of the good Face sett upon that Matter by the French Commissioners, we somewhat mistrusted, that ...
Gilbert Burnet, Nicholas Sander, 1753
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Bishop Burnet's History of the reformation of the Church of ...
part nesse, and the Realme of England, coude be contente to conclude a Peace without the Restitution of Callais. As- well for because our Instructions importe that, as allso -trustinge that that wold move his Majestie, and his Commissioners to ...
Gilbert Burnet, 1820
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The History of the Reformation of the Church of England ... ...
where your Lordshipes wryte unto his Majestie, that by our Letters doth appeare that the French King by no means will leave the Possession of Callais: And that he would rather halard his Crown, then to consente to the Restitution of it: True it  ...
Gilbert Burnet, 1825
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The third part of the History of the Reformation of the ...
nesse, and the realme of England, coude be contente to con- 1300 K clude a peace without the restitution of Callais. Aswell for V' because our instructions importe that, as allso trustinge that that wold move his majestic and his commissioners ...
Gilbert Burnet, 1829
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pt. 1. Being a supplement to the two former parts
And forasmuch as we have ever been of Opynion, that yf the King's Majestie refuse to conclude any Thing with them, without the Restitution of Callais; that may the sooner induce the French to agree to it. And likewise yf they perceyve the ...
Gilbert Burnet, 1816
9
De Natura Fossilium (Textbook of Mineralogy)
The callais or augites gem is of less value than the topazius, according to Pliny, who has written in detail regarding it. This stone is pale green and, characteristically, occurs with topazius. It is found in large masses, full of holes and dirt, in the ...
Georgius Agricola, 2013
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A history of the reformation of the Church of England. 3 ...
And forasmuch as we have ever been of Opynion, that yf the King's Majestie refuse to conclude any Thing with them, without the Restitution of Callais ; that may the sooner induce the French to agree to it. And likewise yf they perceyve the ...
Gilbert Burnet (bp. of Salisbury.), 1816

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «CALLAIS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term callais is used in the context of the following news items.
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Downed power lines restricting traffic on I-24 in Paducah
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 11:10 AM EDT. Updated: Jul 07, 2015 9:13 AM PDT. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 12:13 PM EDT. By Krystle Callais. Email. «WPSD Local 6, Jul 15»
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Storms knock out power Tuesday morning
Tuesday, July 7, 2015 9:46 AM EDT. Updated: Jul 07, 2015 6:50 AM PDT. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 9:50 AM EDT. By Krystle Callais. Email. «WPSD Local 6, Jul 15»
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Streets flooded in Paducah
Updated: Jul 07, 2015 5:12 AM PDT. Tuesday, July 7, 2015 8:12 AM EDT. By Krystle Callais. Email. Connect. kcallais@wpsdlocal6.com ... «WPSD Local 6, Jul 15»
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Grady to perform in NSU's 'Always…Patsy Cline'
Savannah Callais of Raceland is the stage manager and Erica Stanford of Opelousas is assistant stage manager. By DAVID WEST Special to ... «Leesville Daily Leader, Jul 15»
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Kentucky State Police identify person responsible for leaving …
Friday, July 3, 2015 2:48 PM EDT. Updated: Jul 03, 2015 11:54 AM PDT. Friday, July 3, 2015 2:54 PM EDT. By Krystle Callais. Email. Connect. «WPSD Local 6, Jul 15»
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'White Summer Night' party celebration tickets on sale to benefit Safe …
... Rebecca Choate, Marion Arrowsmith, Erin Powell, Bev Musson, Elizabeth Callais, Sharon Kirk, Ken and Nancey Duay, Jamie Monlezon, Kim ... «NOLA.com, Jul 15»
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State grant to help pay for more patrols on roads
Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015 2:46 PM EDT. By Krystle Callais. Email. Connect. kcallais@wpsdlocal6.com. MCCRACKEN COUNTY, KY -. «WPSD Local 6, Jul 15»
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Public asked to lend a hand to artwork project
By Krystle Callais. Email. Connect. kcallais@wpsdlocal6.com. PADUCAH, Ky -. The Paducah Police Department, Paducah Parks Department, ... «WPSD Local 6, Jul 15»
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Suspicious package found outside military recruitment office in …
Thursday, July 2, 2015 6:45 AM EDT. Updated: Thursday, July 2, 2015 6:45 AM EDT. By Krystle Callais. Email. Connect. kcallais@wpsdlocal6.com. MURRAY ... «WPSD Local 6, Jul 15»
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Body found in drainage ditch in Missouri
Updated: Jul 02, 2015 1:56 PM PDT. Thursday, July 2, 2015 4:56 PM EDT. By Krystle Callais. Email. Connect. kcallais@wpsdlocal6.com ... «WPSD Local 6, Jul 15»

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