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English
Noun
accoutrement (plural accoutrements)
- (Commonwealth) Alternative form of accouterment
1932, D. H. Lawrence, The Ship of Death:A little ship, with oars and food / and little dishes, and all accoutrements / fitting and ready for the departing soul.
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French
Etymology
From accoutrer + -ment.
Pronunciation
Noun
accoutrement m (plural accoutrements)
- (obsolete) (elaborate) outfit
- (colloquial, derogatory) getup
- Additions to food, supplying enhanced tastes
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