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10 Language-to-English DictionariesSchiuma
Pronunciation / Transliteration: ˈskjum.a
"La schiuma delle onde creava un bellissimo spettacolo lungo la riva."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A mass of small bubbles formed on or in liquid, typically as a result of agitation or fermentation.
"The spume from the crashing waves created a beautiful sight along the shore." - 2
Foam or froth, especially that which is produced by the sea.
"The boat cut through the water, leaving a trail of spume in its wake."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'spume' originates from Middle English 'spume', which is derived from Old English 'spuma', meaning 'foam'. Its roots can be traced back to Proto-Germanic *spumō, which is related to similar words in other Germanic languages, indicating a historical connection to the concept of froth or bubbles.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Spume" is said worldwide
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Écume
Transliteration: ekum
"L'écume des vagues s'écrase sur le rivage."
Schaum
Transliteration: ʃaʊm
"Der Schaum der Wellen bildete ein schönes Bild am Strand."
Schiuma
Transliteration: ˈskjum.a
"La schiuma delle onde creava un bellissimo spettacolo lungo la riva."
Espuma
Transliteration: esˈpuma
"La espuma de las olas creó una hermosa vista en la costa."
Espuma
Transliteration: isˈpumɐ
"A espuma das ondas formou uma bela cena na praia."
फेनो
Transliteration: pheno
"लहरों का फेनो तट पर एक सुंदर दृश्य बना रहा।"
泡沫
Transliteration: pàomò
"海浪的泡沫在海岸上形成了美丽的景象。"
거품
Transliteration: geopum
"파도의 거품이 해변에 아름다운 장면을 만들었다."
泡
Transliteration: awa
"波の泡が海岸に美しい景色を作り出した。"
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