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French
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin cathedra, itself a borrowing from Ancient Greek καθέδρα (kathédra). Doublet of chaire and chaise.
Pronunciation
Noun
cathèdre f (plural cathèdres)
- cathedra
- (archaic, rare) chair of university
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