What is another word for colbert?

Pronunciation: [kˈə͡ʊlbət] (IPA)

Synonyms for Colbert:

What are the hypernyms for Colbert?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

What are the hyponyms for Colbert?

Hyponyms are more specific words categorized under a broader term, known as a hypernym.
  • hyponyms for colbert (as nouns)

Usage examples for Colbert

colbert was the originator of this barbarous project, which, however, was fortunately abandoned from the fear of impairing, if not destroying, the beauty of the building.
"The Idler in France"
Marguerite Gardiner
Lord Carford had become again all smiles and courtesy; Darrell, who arrived in the Secretary's train, compensated in cordiality for what he lacked in confidence; my Lord Arlington himself presented me in most flattering terms to the French King's envoy, M. colbert de Croissy, who, in his turn, greeted me with a warmth and regarded me with a curiosity that produced equal gratification and bewilderment in my mind.
"Simon Dale"
Anthony Hope
More than once had I found Arlington and Carford together, with M. colbert in their company, and on the last occasion of such an encounter Carford had requested me not to mention his whereabouts to the Duke, advancing the trivial pretext that he should have been engaged on his Grace's business.
"Simon Dale"
Anthony Hope

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