balayeuse

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English

Etymology

From French balayeuse (female street-sweeper).

Noun

balayeuse (plural balayeuses)

  1. A protecting ruffle or frill, as of silk or lace, sewn close to the lower edge of a skirt on the inside.

French

Etymology

From balayer +‎ -euse.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ba.lɛ.jøz/ ~ /ba.le.jøz/
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Noun

balayeuse f (plural balayeuses)

  1. female equivalent of balayeur
  2. street sweeper (vehicle)
  3. (Quebec) hoover, vacuum cleaner

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