How Do You Spell ORGILLOUS?

Pronunciation: [ˈɔːɡɪləs] (IPA)

The word "orgillous" is not a commonly used word but can be spelled correctly as "orgulous." The correct spelling emphasizes the second syllable with a long 'o' sound /ˈɔːɡjʊləs/. It means excessively proud and haughty. The word originated from Old French "orguillus" meaning proud or haughty. Despite its rare usage, knowing how it is spelled and pronounced can come in handy when exploring old literature or historical documents.

Common Misspellings for ORGILLOUS

• krgillous
• lrgillous
• prgillous
• 0rgillous
• 9rgillous
• oegillous
• odgillous
• ofgillous
• otgillous
• o5gillous
• o4gillous
• orfillous
• orvillous
• orhillous
• oryillous
• ortillous
• orgullous
• orgjllous
• orgkllous
• orgollous

Etymology of ORGILLOUS

The word "Orgillous" is derived from the Middle English term "orgulous", which itself can be traced back to the Old French word "orgueilleux". "Orgueilleux" originated from the Latin word "orguillus" or "orgōlus", meaning proud or haughty. Ultimately, the Latin term may have its roots in the Late Latin "orghullus" or "orcullus", which referred to a high rank or dignitary.