ostiary Meaning & Definition
/ˈɒsti.əɹi/
What Does Ostiary Mean?
Ostiary is a noun that means The mouth of a river; an estuary. It is also used to mean One who keeps the door, especially the door of a church; a porter.
Ostiary in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɒsti.əɹi/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | ostiaries |
Ostiary Definition (Noun)
- The mouth of a river; an estuary.
- One who keeps the door, especially the door of a church; a porter.
Synonyms of Ostiary
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Ostiary synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
ostiary (plural ostiaries)
Origin of Ostiary
Borrowed from Latin ostiārius, from ostium (“door, entrance”). See usher, which may be a doublet.
How to Pronounce Ostiary
The standard pronunciation of ostiary is /ˈɒsti.əɹi/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɒsti).