noun
Uncommon
levin
LEH-vihn
Levin (noun) means Lightning, or a flash of bright light (a poetic or archaic word). Example: “A levin split the old oak in two.”
noun
1
Lightning, or a flash of bright light (a poetic or archaic word).
"A levin split the old oak in two."
"The sky cracked with sudden levin before the thunder rolled in."
How to use levin
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word for lightning, mostly seen in poetry.
When to use it
Archaic/literary — you will not hear this in everyday speech.
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Word forms
- Plural
- levins
- Third person singular
- levins
- Past tense
- levined
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Etymology
From Middle English levene, of uncertain deeper origin, possibly going back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "bright, to shine."
Rhymes for levin
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What does “levin” mean?
The word “levin” means lightning, or a flash of bright light (a poetic or archaic word). In plain terms, an old-fashioned word for lightning, mostly seen in poetry.
How do you pronounce “levin”?
“Levin” is pronounced LEH-vihn (/ˈlɛvɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “levin” in a sentence?
Here is “levin” used in a sentence: “A levin split the old oak in two.”
What part of speech is “levin”?
“Levin” is a noun.
Where does the word “levin” come from?
The word “levin” comes from Middle English. From Middle English levene, of uncertain deeper origin, possibly going back to a Proto-Indo-European root meaning "bright, to shine.".
Is “levin” a common word?
“Levin” is an uncommon word in modern English.
