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Meaning of "Lorelei" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LORELEI

From German Lurlei name of the rock; from a poem by Clemens Brentano (1778–1842).
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PRONUNCIATION OF LORELEI

Lorelei  [ˈlɒrəˌlaɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LORELEI

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Lorelei 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 LORELEI MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Lorelei

Lorelei

The Lorelei is a rock on the eastern bank of the Rhine near St. Goarshausen, Germany, which soars some 120 metres above the waterline. It marks the narrowest part of the river between Switzerland and the North Sea, and is the most famous feature of the Rhine Gorge, a 65 km section of the river between Koblenz and Bingen that was added to the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in June 2002. A very strong current and rocks below the waterline have caused many boat accidents there. Lorelei is also the name of a feminine water spirit, similar to mermaids or Rhine maidens, associated with this rock in popular folklore and in works of music, art and literature.

Definition of Lorelei in the English dictionary

The definition of Lorelei in the dictionary is a siren, said to dwell on a rock at the edge of the Rhine south of Koblenz, who lures boatmen to destruction.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LORELEI


alkali
ˈælkəˌlaɪ
antalkali
æntˈælkəˌlaɪ
calculi
ˈkælkjʊˌlaɪ
caroli
ˈkærəˌlaɪ
cumuli
ˈkjuːmjəˌlaɪ
funiculi
fjuːˈnɪkjʊˌlaɪ
glomeruli
ɡlɒˈmɛrʊˌlaɪ
homunculi
hɒˈmʌŋkjʊˌlaɪ
lazuli
ˈlæzjʊˌlaɪ
leptocephali
ˌlɛptəʊˈsɛfəˌlaɪ
malleoli
məˈliːəˌlaɪ
moduli
ˈmɒdjʊˌlaɪ
Naphtali
ˈnæftəˌlaɪ
necropoli
neˈkrɒpəˌlaɪ
oboli
ˈɒbəˌlaɪ
ovoli
ˈəʊvəˌlaɪ
rasmalai
ˈrɑːsməˌlaɪ
reguli
ˈrɛɡjʊˌlaɪ
Reticuli
rɪˈtɪkjʊˌlaɪ
ventriculi
vɛnˈtrɪkjʊˌlaɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LORELEI

Lords
Lords Spiritual
Lords Temporal
lords-and-ladies
lordship
Lordship of the Isles
lordy
lore
loreal
Loren
Lorentz
Lorentz transformation
Lorentz-Fitzgerald contraction
Lorenz
Lorenzo

WORDS THAT END LIKE LORELEI

Equulei
glei
lei
macronuclei
mallei
micronuclei
nuclei
pilei
pronuclei
solei
subnuclei
vlei

Synonyms and antonyms of Lorelei in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «Lorelei» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LORELEI

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

Translator English - Chinese

罗蕾莱
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Lorelei
570 millions of speakers

English

Lorelei
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Lorelei
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ريلي
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Лорелея
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Lorelei
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

Lorelei
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Lorelei
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Lorelei
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Lorelei
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ローレライ
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

로렐라이
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Lorelei
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Lorelei
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

Lorelei
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लोरेली
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Lorelei
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Lorelei
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Lorelei
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Лорелея
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Lorelei
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Lorelei
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Lorelei
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Lorelei
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Lorelei
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Lorelei

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LORELEI»

The term «Lorelei» is quite widely used and occupies the 35.035 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LORELEI» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «Lorelei» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «Lorelei» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

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

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LORELEI»

Discover the use of Lorelei in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Lorelei and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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I, Lorelei
Book description to come.
Yeardley Smith, 2009
2
Lorelei
He has been clairvoyant on occasion which brought this book to mind some years ago. His experiences and dreams are portrayed in his encounter with "Lorelei.
Dale Pedersen, 2004
3
Lorelei
An evil spirit takes the form of a beautiful woman who seduces anyone who may fulfill her dark purpose, and her search brings her to the man who may defeat her or enable her to rule all humankind. Reprint.
Mark A. Clements, 1995
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Gone Country
She’s a little bit country, and he’s...not.
Lorelei James, 2012
5
Chasin' Eight
The chase is on.
Lorelei James, 2011
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Lorelei Finds a Home
Lorelei is a doll at Fannie's toy store who is waiting for someone to buy her and take her home. What she finds is more than a home in Mrs. Brown's classroom, lorelei helps the students with everyday dilemmas.
Lori-Anne Rillo, 2010
7
Rough, Raw and Ready
Torn between the love he has…and the love he’s always wanted.
Lorelei James, 2008
8
The Lorelei
The "Lorelei," a once-elegant river hotel and gambling boat, has fallen on hard times and is turned into a freight hauler. In August of 1933, the "Lorelei" is on her final run.
Ronald Schmidt, 2007
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All Jacked Up
Jack Donohue is a certified pain in Keely McKay's Wranglers.
Lorelei James, 2010
10
A Little Bit of Ivey
Call me Ivey Mae.
Lorelei Branam, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LORELEI»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Lorelei is used in the context of the following news items.
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Newborn piglet stolen from Gallatin County Fair | Crime and Courts …
After the birthing, hundreds of fairgoers took turns crowding up to the pen to watch the adorable piglets, cheering on tiny Lorelei as she ... «The Bozeman Daily Chronicle, Jul 15»
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TU Hosts Midwest Harp Festival - NewsOn6.com - Tulsa, OK - News …
People enjoy the harp, and it's very relaxing, and they come and they have a very relaxing evening," said festival director, Lorelei Barton. «News On 6, Jul 15»
3
Jeweler Lara Bohinc Teams With Lapicida on Furniture | - WWD.com
Jeweler Lara Bohinc Teams With Lapicida on Furniture. Bohinc will debut collection at Decorex in September. By Lorelei Marfil. «WWD, Jul 15»
4
Col. Dave Shaver: Obama cabinet skirmish pits Defense against …
Lorelei Kelly described our national security turf battles between state and defense in her "Unbalanced Security: The Divide Between State and ... «Post-Bulletin, Jul 15»
5
Storm Lake Pilot Tribune: Entertainment: DANA'S DOZEN: Sun …
... and Annette beach party movies, this one has a wacky storyline complete with a biker gang, skydiving surfers and a mermaid named Lorelei. «Pilot Tribune, Jul 15»
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L.K. Bennett Taps Scott Schuman as Photographer for Fall 2015 …
L.K. Bennett Taps Scott Schuman as Photographer for Fall 2015 Campaign. By Lorelei Marfil. Sign In to Your Account Log In. load comments ... «WWD, Jul 15»
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West Seattle Grand Parade 2015, report #4: The royalty
The Seafair participants in the parade always include the Scholarship Program for Women contenders, and this year they include Lorelei ... «West Seattle Blog, Jul 15»
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Cabinet skirmish: Defense vs. State - The Times: Columnists
Lorelei Kelly wrote a piece which probably best describes our national security turf battles between State and Defense in her “Unbalanced ... «The Times, Jul 15»
9
Hillhouse captures first triathlon title - Prince George Citizen
When Marika (Jurgens) or Lorelei (St. Rose) are here it's pushed a lot faster. It's a pretty challenging course with all the hills on the run but the ... «Prince George Citizen, Jul 15»
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Service quality depends on management's attitude
The customer service officer, Lorelei, did her best to address my concerns. When she could not fully resolve them, she sought help from her ... «The Straits Times, Jul 15»

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