loos

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun Austrian architect (1870-1933)
  2. noun a toilet in Britain

Etymology

From Middle English loos, lōs (“reputation, renown, fame, infamy, rumor, news”), from Old French los, from Latin laus (“praise, glory, fame, renown”). Doublet of laud.

In classic literature

Synonyms

Adolf Loos

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