Attila

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Noun — A short, fringed ceremonial cape traditionally worn as part of Hungarian formal dress.

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Etymology

Borrowed from Ancient Greek Ἀττίλα (Attíla), of uncertain further origin. Traditionally thought to have been derived from East Germanic, such as a Gothic *𐌰𐍄𐍄𐌹𐌻𐌰 (*attila, literally “little father”), from 𐌰𐍄𐍄𐌰 (atta, “father”) + -𐌹𐌻𐌰 (-ila). Displaced native Old English Ætla. A more recent explanation by Bonnman-Fries...

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Attila” mean?

The word “Attila” means a short, fringed ceremonial cape traditionally worn as part of Hungarian formal dress. In plain terms, outside its use as the famous Hun king's name, "attila" refers either to a traditional Hungarian cape or a group of tropical flycatcher birds.

How do you pronounce “Attila”?

“Attila” is pronounced uh-TIH-luh (/əˈtɪlə/ in IPA).

How do you use “Attila” in a sentence?

Here is “Attila” used in a sentence: “The officer wore an ornate attila decorated with braided cord.”

What part of speech is “Attila”?

“Attila” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Attila” have?

“Attila” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a short, fringed ceremonial cape traditionally worn as part of Hungarian formal dress.

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