How Long to Read Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins

How Long Does it Take to Read Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins?

It takes the average reader 6 hours and 50 minutes to read Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins by Julia Cresswell

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

Did you know that coconut derives from the Spanish and Portuguese coco for 'grinning face'? Or that giraffes used to be called camelopards? Or that walrus has its origin in Dutch, meaning 'whale horse'. The Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins includes 1,000 word histories arranged across 100 wide-ranging themes, from food to phobias, from the universe to love. Featuring words with interesting or surprising origins, it is an irresistible collection of word histories, including dates of origin and an authoritative account of each word's derivation. Beautifully produced and attractively designed, this fascinating volume is a pleasure to browse. It also features a useful index so you can quickly find just the word you are looking for. The perfect gift for word lovers and for anyone with an interest in the English language.

How long is Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins?

Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins by Julia Cresswell is 398 pages long, and a total of 102,684 words.

This makes it 134% the length of the average book. It also has 125% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 9 hours and 21 minutes to read Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins aloud.

What Reading Level is Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins?

Little Oxford Dictionary of Word Origins is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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