noun
roo
ROO
Roo (noun) means Peace, stillness, or quiet rest (archaic or dialectal). Example: “The old poem speaks of finding roo after a long day's labor.”
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Peace, stillness, or quiet rest (archaic or dialectal).
"The old poem speaks of finding roo after a long day's labor."
How to use roo
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAn old or dialect word for peace and quiet.
When to use it
Archaic — rarely used in modern English outside dialect or historical writing.
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Etymology
From Old English rō, meaning quiet or rest, tracing back to an ancient root for "to rest."
Rhymes for roo
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What does “roo” mean?
The word “roo” means peace, stillness, or quiet rest (archaic or dialectal). In plain terms, an old or dialect word for peace and quiet.
How do you pronounce “roo”?
“Roo” is pronounced ROO (/ˈɹu/ in IPA).
How do you use “roo” in a sentence?
Here is “roo” used in a sentence: “The old poem speaks of finding roo after a long day's labor.”
What part of speech is “roo”?
“Roo” is a noun.
Where does the word “roo” come from?
The word “roo” comes from Old English. From Old English rō, meaning quiet or rest, tracing back to an ancient root for "to rest.".
