BRAILLE | English Meaning, Definition, and Pronunciation

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Word: Braille

Speech Type: Noun

Etymology:

mid 19th century: from the name of Louis Braille (see Braille, Louis)

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: breɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

a form of written language for blind people, in which characters are represented by patterns of raised dots that are felt with the fingertips

Short Definition:

form of written language for blind people

Examples:
  • she taught herself Braille
  • all the plants are labelled in Braille
  • Braille medicine labels

Word: Braille

Speech Type: Verb

Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling: breɪl
Dialects: British English
Definition:

print or transcribe in Braille

Short Definition:

print or transcribe in Braille

Examples:
  • a select list of new books have been Brailled and added to stock

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