English
Etymology
From L. stilus and Gr. ��ῦλο� ("column", "pillar").
Pronunciation
:Rhymes: Rhymes:English:-aɪl�s|-aɪl�s
Noun
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en-noun|styli
- A sharp stick used in ancient times for writing in clay tablets; a sharp tool for engraving.
- A phonograph needle.
- A small plastic stick used for writing on the touch sensitive screen of an electronic gadget.
Derived terms
stylograph
Translations
Dutch: etsnaald (1), griffel (1), schrijfstift (1), naald (2)
French: stylo m, stylet m
German: Schreibgriffel m (1), Schreibspitze f (1), Saphir m (2), Grammofonnadel f (2)
Hungarian: gramofontű, tű, vágótű
Interlingua: stilo
Portuguese: estilo m, gráfio m; agulha f, safira f (2)
Spanish: estilo m, punzón m; aguja f (2)
Category:English nouns with irregular plurals
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