decollation

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of beheading or the state of being beheaded.

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Variants

List of all variants of decollation that leads to same result
decollate , decollated , decollates , decollating , decollation , decollations

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'decollare' which means 'to behead'.

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Trivia

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1. Decollation is an uncommon word in everyday speech, but it is frequently used in medical and historical contexts.

2. The Guinness World Record for the most beheadings in one hour was set by a man named Anders Ejdalbaek, who beheaded 253 chicken heads in 60 minutes.

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Related Concepts

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1. Beverage: Decollation is also the term used in winemaking to describe the process of removing the cap of grape berries during fermentation.

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Culture

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Decollation is a significant concept in various cultures and historical periods, often symbolizing power, authority, and sacrifice. For instance, in ancient Egypt, the pharaohs were depicted as decapitating their enemies in religious texts and art. In literature, decollation appears in works like 'Macbeth' and 'The Three Musketeers'.

How to Memorize "decollation"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize the act of beheading or the image of a head being separated from a body.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of power or authority.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of each word in 'Decapitation is the act of Decollation'.

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