VENETIAN
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Definition
Pronunciation: //vəˈniʃən//
adj
- (historical) Of or related to the former republic of Venice and its colonial empire around the Adriatic and eastern Mediterranean Seas.
- (linguistics) Of or related to Venetan, the language spoken in Veneto, or more specifically the Venetian dialect spoken in the city itself.
- (uncommon) Synonym of Venetic, of or related to Veneto, the Italian region around the city.
- (historical, uncommon) Synonym of Venetic, of or related to the Veneti, either of two unrelated tribes of ancient Europe.
noun
- (colloquial) A Venetian blind."Ladies are usually conveyed about Calcutta, or any where for short distances, in a kind of palanquin, called a boҫhah... Its deep shape, and its seat, much resemble the [English sedan chair]; but having two doors, one on each side, with one window in front, as well as a small one behind, all furnished with Venetians and glasses, give it, in those respects, some claim to alliance with the [chariot]."
- (obsolete, in the plural) Galligaskins.
- (obsolete) Synonym of sequin (“type of gold coin”).
noun
- (usually in the plural) Ellipsis of Venetian blind or alternative letter-case form of Venetian."Stewart has lately made two for the King of Tanjore's sons, which, it is said, will cost near 10,000 Rs. each. They are Mahanas... with venetians, etc., etc. Bedding and Pillows of velvet as the Lining."
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 8 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 11 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 14 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'VENETIAN'?
The word VENETIAN is worth 11 points in Scrabble.
V4
E1
N1
E1
T1
I1
A1
N1
Total: 11 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'VENETIAN'?
The word VENETIAN is worth 14 points in Words With Friends.
V5
E1
N2
E1
T1
I1
A1
N2
Total: 14 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.