Word a Day
devastation
What does devastation mean?
devastation (noun): a laying waste.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce devastation?
/ˌdɛvəˈsteɪʃən/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
Where does devastation come from?
From Middle French dévastation.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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