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Meaning of "Igraine" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF IGRAINE

Igraine  [ɪˈɡreɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF IGRAINE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Igraine 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 IGRAINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Igraine

Igraine

In Arthurian legend, Igraine /ɪˈɡreɪnˌ iːˈɡreɪn/ is the mother of King Arthur. She is also known in Latin as Igerna, in Welsh as Eigyr, in French as Igerne, in Thomas Malory's Le Morte d'Arthur as Ygrayne— often modernized as Igraine—and in Wolfram von Eschenbach's Parzival as Arnive. She becomes the wife of Uther Pendragon, but her first husband was Gorlois; her daughters by Gorlois are Elaine, Morgause and Morgan le Fay.

Definition of Igraine in the English dictionary

The definition of Igraine in the dictionary is the mother of King Arthur.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH IGRAINE


Bahrain
bɑːˈreɪn
brain
breɪn
crane
kreɪn
drain
dreɪn
engrain
ɪnˈɡreɪn
filigrain
ˈfɪlɪˌɡreɪn
grain
ɡreɪn
graine
ɡreɪn
grosgrain
ˈɡrəʊˌɡreɪn
ingrain
ɪnˈɡreɪn
migraine
ˈmiːɡreɪn
multigrain
ˈmʌltɪˌɡreɪn
overgrain
ˌəʊvəˈɡreɪn
rain
reɪn
strain
streɪn
terrain
təˈreɪn
train
treɪn
Ukraine
juːˈkreɪn
wholegrain
ˈhəʊlɡreɪn
woodgrain
ˈwʊdˌɡreɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE IGRAINE

Igorot
Igorotte
Igorottes
Igorrote
iguana
iguanian
iguanid
iguanodon
IGY
IHC
Ihimaera
ihram
IHS
II Kings
iid
IJC
IJssel
Ijssel Lake
IJsselmeer
Ijsselmeer Dam

WORDS THAT END LIKE IGRAINE

Alsace-Lorraine
Aquitaine
Braine
Caine
Carpatho-Ukraine
chaine
cocaine
Coleraine
cross of Lorraine
darraine
Ille-et-Vilaine
Kingdom of Lorraine
La Fontaine
Laine
Maine
moraine
Paine
romaine
saine
Touraine

Synonyms and antonyms of Igraine in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Igraine» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF IGRAINE

Find out the translation of Igraine to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
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Translator English - Chinese

Igraine
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Igraine
570 millions of speakers

English

Igraine
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Igraine
380 millions of speakers
ar

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Igraine
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Игрэйн
278 millions of speakers

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Igraine
270 millions of speakers

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Igraine
260 millions of speakers

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Igraine
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Igraine
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Igraine
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

Igraine
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

Igraine
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Igraine
85 millions of speakers
vi

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Igraine
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Igraine
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

आयग्रे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Igraine
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Igraine
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Igraine
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Ігрейн
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Igraine
30 millions of speakers
el

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Igraine
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Igraine
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Igraine
10 millions of speakers
no

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Igraine
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Igraine

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «IGRAINE»

The term «Igraine» is regularly used and occupies the 102.277 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «IGRAINE» OVER TIME

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «IGRAINE»

Discover the use of Igraine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Igraine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Igraine the Brave
The daughter of two magicians, twelve-year-old Igraine wants nothing more than to be a knight, and when their castle is attacked by a treacherous neighbor bent on stealing their singing magic books, Igraine has an opportunity to demonstrate ...
‎2008
2
Igraine the Brave
To make matters worse, at the very moment of the siege, her mom and dad botch a spell, turning themselves into pigs! Aided by a Gentle Giant and a Sorrowful Knight, it's up to Igraine to be brave and save the day--and the books!
Cornelia Funke, 2011
3
Uther and Igraine
George Warwick Deeping (1877-1950) was a prolific English novelist and short story writer.
Warwick Deeping, 2008
4
The Queens of Nightmares and Dreams: Book Two of the ...
Gorlois was madly in love with Amladd's beautiful blonde daughter, the virgin maiden Princess Igraine Wledig. When Nimue conjured up the image of Princess Igraine, she smiled broadly. Igraine had the same sparkling green eyes and ...
Victor C. Brice, 2011
5
King Arthur's Children: A Study in Fiction and Tradition
Blaess points out that in the Vulgate Arthurian Romances, Igraine has two husbands before Uther. By her first unnamed husband, Igraine had two daughters, and then Igraine had three daughters by her second husband, Gorlois , Duke of ...
Tyler R. Tichelaar, 2010
6
Ham-Farir: the Faring of Matthew Thorin Dier: Volume Two
Mary Igraine Whittier is dead. She died twelve days ago, and most of us here on Deer Hill are still in shock. Edward and I are more than grieved; we are 'horrified!' She was found at her old house in Milvale, which has stood unoccupied for the ...
Montague Whitsel, 2008
7
Uther and Igraine
Although occasionally there may be certain imperfections with these old texts, we feel they deserve to be made available for future generations to enjoy.
Deeping Warwick 1877-1950, 2013
8
Morte Darthur: Sir Thomas Malory's Book of King Arthur and ...
And anon the king asked Ector and Ulfius how he was born. And they told him that Uther Pendragon was his father, and queen Igraine his mother : then he said to Merlin, I will that my mother be sent for, that I may speak with her, and if she say ...
Sir Thomas Malory, William Caxton, Sir Edward Strachey, 1868
9
Fifteenth-Century Studies
Patriarchal marriage negotiations are represented early in Le Morte Darthur by the case of Igraine's marriage to Uther. Previous to this arrangement, King Uther and Igraine's husband, the Duke of Cornwall, had been at war with each other.
William C. McDonald, William Plail, 1998
10
Forever Faithful: Dogs That Return
But when nothing happened I decided that the trap must have been laid by some common robbers, and Igraine's presence had made them think better about attacking me. I was sure that if Robert had come after me he would have staged his ...
Jenny Smedley, 2009

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «IGRAINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Igraine is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Migraine, Heart Disease Link: No Genetic Explanation
For example, "[m]igraine has been associated with adverse life style, obesity, avoidance of physical activity, smoking, unfavorable cholesterol ... «Medscape, Jul 15»
2
Cohen's Brain Bits: CGRP Drugs Steal Spotlight at AHS
BREAKING NEWS at #AHS15DC http://www.fiercebiotech.com/story/amgens-migraine-drug-gains-momentum-crowded-race/2015-06-19 … «MedPage Today, Jun 15»
3
Game Review: 'The Order: 1886' a visual epic, but not much of a …
... for the duration of 'The Order: 1886,' you'll work alongside other Knights of the Order, including Lady Igraine and Marquis de Lafayette. «Longview Daily News, May 15»
4
If You Loved The 'Wolf Hall' Miniseries, Read These 9 Books, Since …
Bradley masterfully tells the story of King Arthur from the women's perspective — Viviane, Gwynyfar, Morgaine and Igraine. Turns out that ... «Bustle, May 15»
5
Warwick Davis visits Mother Shipton's Cave
After his guided tour he was welcomed by Igraine Hustwitt Skelton, who is famously the keeper of the Queens Ravens who are housed at ... «Harrogate Informer, Apr 15»
6
Knaresborough attraction to feature on 'Weekend Escapes with …
After the guided tour, Warwick and his family are greeted by Igraine Hustwitt Skelton, the keeper of the Queen's Ravens which are housed at ... «Ripon Today, Apr 15»
7
Poppy Delevingne To Star In Guy Ritchie Film
The 28-year-old beauty will reportedly appear as the mother of King Arthur, named Igraine, who will have an on-screen romance with Uther ... «Marie Claire Australia, Apr 15»
8
Poppy Delevingne lands role in Guy Ritchie film
The 28-year-old model will play Igraine, King Arthur's mother and love interest to Eric Bana's Uther Pendragon, according to reports. An insider ... «RTE.ie, Apr 15»
9
The Order: 1886 Shines Most In Its Story
Grayson instead asks for the support of Lady Igraine's half-brother, who agrees to at least hear and see Grayson's evidence for his claims ... «Only Single Player, Mar 15»
10
Black Opal winner heading to the Wellington Boot
The nominations for the race also include the Godolphin stable's Igraine which is trained by John O'Shea. Igraine backs up after finishing sixth ... «Wellington Times, Mar 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Igraine [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/igraine>. Apr 2024 ».
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