althée

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French

Etymology

Learned borrowing from Latin althaea, itself borrowed from Ancient Greek ἀλθαία (althaía).

Pronunciation

Noun

althée m (plural althées)

  1. marshmallow (plant Althaea officinalis)
    Synonyms: alcée, guimauve

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