boudoir

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English

Etymology

Borrowed from French boudoir, from bouder (“to sulk”).

Pronunciation

Noun

boudoir (plural boudoirs)

  1. A woman's private sitting room, dressing room, or bedroom.

Usage notes

Strictly refers only to a woman’s room, but sometimes used informally or humorously to refer to the vaginal canal.

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Translations

woman's private room — see bower

See also

References

  1. ^ Raymond Chandler (1939) The Big Sleep, page 53: ““Tut, tut,” I said. “Come into my boudoir.””

French

Etymology

From bouder +‎ -oir.

Pronunciation

Noun

boudoir m (plural boudoirs)

  1. boudoir
  2. sponge, ladyfinger

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