cellulite

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English

Etymology

From French cellulite.

Noun

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cellulite (countable and uncountable, plural cellulites)

  1. The dimpled appearance of skin caused by the protrusion of subcutaneous adipose tissue, especially on a woman's hips and thighs.

Usage notes

  • Not in technical use.

Translations

French

Etymology

From cellule +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sɛ.ly.lit/, /se.ly.lit/
  • (file)

Noun

cellulite f (plural cellulites)

  1. cellulite
  2. cellulitis

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Italian

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Etymology

From cellula +‎ -ite.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃel.luˈli.te/
  • Rhymes: -ite
  • Hyphenation: cel‧lu‧lì‧te

Noun

cellulite f (plural celluliti)

  1. cellulite
  2. cellulitis

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