legerdemain meaning

Definition of legerdemain

1. an illusory feat; considered magical by naive observers

   Synonyms: magic trick, conjuring trick, trick, magic, conjuration, thaumaturgy, illusion, deception

   Type of: performance

   Kinds: card trick, prestidigitation

How to pronounce legerdemain

legerdemain is pronounced /ˌlɛdʒɚdəˈmeɪn/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the fourth syllable.

Words that rhyme with legerdemain

• gain
• strain
• train
• plain
• sustain
• chain
• plane
• stain
• campaign
• maintain
• pain
• brain
• drain
• remain
• rain
• vein
• reign
• obtain
• retain
• contain
• disdain
• explain
• cane
• lane