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familiar

The correct spelling is familiar.

How to pronounce familiar

/fəˈmɪl.i.ə/
noun

IPA: /fəˈmɪl.i.ə/

Say it like: Fam-ilia-r

The correct spelling is familiar. An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form. For example: "The witch’s familiar was a black cat."

Usage Examples

The witch’s familiar was a black cat.

there’s a familiar face; that tune sounds familiar

I'm quite familiar with this system; she's not familiar with manual gears

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An attendant spirit, often in animal or demon form.
  2. 2.A member of one's family or household.
  3. 3.A member of a pope's or bishop's household.
  4. 4.A close friend.
  5. 5.The officer of the Inquisition who arrested suspected people.

adjective

  1. 1.Known to one, or generally known; commonplace.
  2. 2.Acquainted.
  3. 3.Intimate or friendly.
  4. 4.Inappropriately intimate or friendly.
  5. 5.Of or pertaining to a family; familial.

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