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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFlake
/fleɪk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A small, thin piece that has broken off from a larger object.
"The paint on the wall was old and began to peel, leaving flakes scattered on the floor." - 2
A small, flat piece of something, often used in cooking or food contexts.
"She sprinkled some flakes of salt over the dish to enhance the flavor."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'flake' originates from the Old Norse word 'flak', meaning 'a thin slice or layer'. It evolved through Middle English as 'flak', referring to a small, thin piece that has broken off from a larger object, particularly in the context of snow or paint.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Flake" is said worldwide
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Copito
Transliteration: koˈpito
"Un copito de nieve se posó en mi mano."
Floco
Transliteration: ˈfloku
"Um floco de neve caiu no chão."
Flocon
Transliteration: flocon
"Un flocon de neige est tombé sur le sol."
Flocke
Transliteration: flɔkə
"Eine Flocke fiel sanft zu Boden."
Fiocco
Transliteration: fiocco
"Un fiocco di neve è caduto sul pavimento."
फ्लेक
Transliteration: phleak
"बर्फ का एक फ्लेक मेरी हथेली पर गिरा।"
薄片
Transliteration: bó piàn
"一片薄片从树上掉下来。"
조각
Transliteration: jogak
"눈의 한 조각 내 손에 떨어졌다."
フレーク
Transliteration: furēku
"雪のフレークが私の手に落ちた。"
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