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The modern Little Red Riding Hood, reared on singing commercials, has no objection to being eaten by the wolf.
Marshall McLuhan

Meaning of "Red Riding Hood" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF RED RIDING HOOD

Red Riding Hood  [rɛd ˈraɪdɪŋ hʊd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF RED RIDING HOOD

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Red Riding Hood 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 RED RIDING HOOD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood

Little Red Riding Hood, or Little Red Ridinghood, also known as Little Red Cap or simply Red Riding Hood, is a French and later European fairy tale about a young girl and a Big Bad Wolf. The story has been changed considerably in its history and subject to numerous modern adaptations and readings. The story was first published by Charles Perrault. This story is number 333 in the Aarne-Thompson classification system for folktales.

Definition of Red Riding Hood in the English dictionary

The definition of Red Riding Hood in the dictionary is a fairy tale about a young girl who wears a red cloak and the encounter she has with a wolf as she is walking through the woods to deliver food to her sick grandmother.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH RED RIDING HOOD


adulthood
ˈædʌltˌhʊd
boyhood
ˈbɔɪhʊd
brotherhood
ˈbrʌðəˌhʊd
childhood
ˈtʃaɪldhʊd
falsehood
ˈfɔːlsˌhʊd
fatherhood
ˈfɑːðəˌhʊd
hood
hʊd
likelihood
ˈlaɪklɪˌhʊd
livelihood
ˈlaɪvlɪˌhʊd
manhood
ˈmænhʊd
motherhood
ˈmʌðəˌhʊd
neighborhood
ˈneɪbəˌhʊd
neighbourhood
ˈneɪbəˌhʊd
parenthood
ˈpɛərənthʊd
personhood
ˈp£ːsənˌhʊd
priesthood
ˈpriːstˌhʊd
sisterhood
ˈsɪstəˌhʊd
statehood
ˈsteɪthʊd
victimhood
ˈvɪktɪmhʊd
womanhood
ˈwʊmənˌhʊd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE RED RIDING HOOD

Red Planet
Red Poll
Red Polled
red puccoon
red rag
red rattle
Red River
Red River of the South
red roan
red roman
red rose
red route
red run
red salmon
red sandalwood
Red Sea

WORDS THAT END LIKE RED RIDING HOOD

blood
Bollywood
fast food
fast-food
flood
food
for good
from the wood
good
greenwood
hardwood
Hollywood
mood
out of the wood
Robin Hood
seafood
stood
the blood
understood
wood

Synonyms and antonyms of Red Riding Hood in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Red Riding Hood» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF RED RIDING HOOD

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

Translator English - Chinese

红帽
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Red Riding Hood
570 millions of speakers

English

Red Riding Hood
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

रेड राइडिंग हूड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاحمر ركوب هود
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Красная Шапочка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Red Riding Hood
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

রেড রাইডিং হুড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

Red Riding Hood
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Red Riding Hood
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Red Riding Hood
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

赤ずきん
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

빨간 망토
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Red Riding Hood
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Red Riding Hood
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ரெட் ரைடிங் ஹூட்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रेड राइडिंग हूड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Kırmızı Başlıklı Kız
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Red Riding Hood
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Czerwony Kapturek
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Червона Шапочка
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Red Riding Hood
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Red Riding Hood
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Rooikappie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Red Riding Hood
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Red Riding Hood
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Red Riding Hood

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «RED RIDING HOOD»

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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «RED RIDING HOOD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about Red Riding Hood

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2 QUOTES WITH «RED RIDING HOOD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word Red Riding Hood.
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Marshall McLuhan
The modern Little Red Riding Hood, reared on singing commercials, has no objection to being eaten by the wolf.
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Paul Newman
I was always a character actor. I just looked like Little Red Riding Hood.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «RED RIDING HOOD»

Discover the use of Red Riding Hood in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Red Riding Hood and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Little Red Riding Hood Uncloaked: Sex, Morality, and the ...
In Little Red Riding Hood Uncloaked, Red appears as seductress, hapless victim, riot grrrrl, femme fatale, and even she-wolf, as Orenstein shows how through centuries of different guises, the story has served as a barometer of social and ...
Catherine Orenstein, 2008
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The Trials & Tribulations of Little Red Riding Hood
Presents the many faces of Little Red Riding Hood. Bringing together 35 of the best versions of the tale, from the Brothers Grimm to Anne Sexton, the author uses the tales to explore questions of Western culture, sexism and politics.
Jack Zipes, 1993
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Red Riding Hood
This is a dangerous new vision of a classic fairy tale, and for readers who want even more of Valerie's riveting story, a bonus chapter that extends the drama is available at http://www.redridinghoodbook.com/.
Sarah Blakley-Cartwright, David Leslie Johnson, 2011
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Little Red Riding Hood: A Casebook
The twelve essays are by international scholars representing an impressive cross section of theoretical approaches."--p. [4] of cover.
Alan Dundes, 1989
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Lon Po Po: A Red-riding Hood Story from China
Three sisters staying home alone are endangered by a hungry wolf who is disguised as their grandmother.
Ed Young, 2007
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Little Red Riding Hood
Beautifully illustrated, this classic tale will capture children's interest and spark their imagination page after page, encouraging a love of reading that is vital to success in school and life.
Candice F. Ransom, 2001
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Honestly, Red Riding Hood Was Rotten!: The Story of Little ...
The Story of Little Red Riding Hood As Told by the Wolf Trisha Speed Shaskan. And there she was: Little Red Kidihg l-lood. She looked as plump aridjuioy aa a pig, eweet APPLE. “With thie cape,” ehe eaid, “I'm even prettier than ueual.
Trisha Speed Shaskan, 2013
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Red Riding Hood for All Ages: A Fairy-tale Icon in ...
This volume provides a global survey of Red Riding Hood’s story in contemporary culture, proving that the character is omnipresent in modern literature and that the universal appeal of her story knows no age boundaries.
Sandra L. Beckett, 2008
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Little Red Riding Hood
A little girl meets a wolf in the forest on her way to visit her grandmother. Includes reading activities.
Margaret Hillert, 2006
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Little Red Riding Hood
These delightful picture book versions of the traditional stories are perfect for beginning readers. Charming illustrations inspire young readers and two levels of text ensure long-time use.
Jenny Tyler, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «RED RIDING HOOD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term Red Riding Hood is used in the context of the following news items.
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A New Clip Sees Red Riding Hood Preparing to Head Into the Woods
This one features Lilla Crawford's Red Riding Hood paying a rather gluttonous visit to James Corden and Emily Blunt's Baker and Baker's Wife. Check it out in ... «ComingSoon.net, Dec 14»
2
Lea Michele Strips Down to Her Little Red Riding Hood Bustier to …
Lea Michele dressed up as Little Red Riding Hood for Halloween 2014, but sharing a picture of her sexy costume wasn't enough—Michele wanted to show fans ... «Us Magazine, Oct 14»
3
This Is Why You Don't Give an Axe to Little Red Riding Hood
Red Riding Hood is going to be the protagonist of her very own "cinematic" action platformer called Woolfe - The Red Hood Diaries. This Red Riding Hood is ... «Kotaku, Aug 14»
4
Play as Red Riding Hood or Frankenstein's Monster in Crysis dev's …
Characters like like Little Red Riding Hood, Joan of Arc, and Robin Hood will also be playable in Arena of Fate. An Early Access beta for Arena of Fate will kick ... «GameSpot, May 14»
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Such deep roots you have: How Little Red Riding Hood's tale evolved
Most Westerners know the story by heart: Little Red Riding Hood sets out for Grandma's house with a basket of goodies, but a big bad wolf finds out about her ... «NBCNews.com, Nov 13»
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Simply Red, Indeed! Lilla Crawford Replaces Sophia Grace …
Here comes a cheery piece of news: Former Broadway.com video blogger Lilla Crawford has replaced Sophia Grace Browlee as Little Red Riding Hood in Rob ... «Broadway.com, Sep 13»
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Sophia Grace: Little Red Riding Hood in 'Into the Woods'!
“Its official, @PrincessSGB (sophia grace brownlee) has landed the part of little red riding hood in the disney movie in to the wood,” the 10-year-old YouTube ... «Just Jared Jr., Aug 13»
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Keck's Exclusives: Once Upon a Time Loses Its Little Red to CBS
Keck's Exclusives: Once Upon a Time Loses Its Little Red to CBS ... Ruby (a.k.a. Little Red Riding Hood) and the troubled character's portrayer, Meghan Ory. «TV Guide, May 13»
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Grimm's Fairy Tales Google Doodle celebrates Little Red Riding Hood
In early versions of the story, the Little Red Riding Hood encounters a wolf on her way to visit her grandmother; he tells her to go and pick flowers then goes to ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Dec 12»
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'Once Upon a Time': Who's afraid of Little Red Riding Hood?
Red and Snow White make friends and start to investigate, thinking they have discovered that the wolf is Red's love Peter. But in an awful twist, Red is actually ... «Zap2it.com, Mar 12»

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