arrière-main

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French

Etymology

From arrière- +‎ main.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.ʁjɛʁ.mɛ̃/
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Noun

arrière-main f (plural arrière-mains)

  1. hindquarters (of an animal)
  2. (tennis) backhand

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