"smithereen" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /smɪðəˈɹiːn/ [Ireland, Received-Pronunciation], /ˌsmɪðəˈɹin/ [General-American] Forms: smithereens [plural]
Rhymes: -iːn Etymology: See smithereens. Head templates: {{en-noun}} smithereen (plural smithereens)
  1. (rare, usually in the plural) A tiny fragment or splinter. Tags: plural-normally, rare
    Sense id: en-smithereen-en-noun-Ooj5GKL6 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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