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provenance

noun

Where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
P
Ends with
E
Contains
RO
Scrabble score
17
CEFR level
B2

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Pronunciation

ˈpɹɒ.və.nəns

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noun

  1. Where something originated or was nurtured in its early existence

    “The birthplace of civilization”

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The birthplace of civilization

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