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French
Etymology
Back-formation from châtaigne, re-interpreted as a feminine adjective. Cf. also Latin castaneus.
Pronunciation
Adjective
châtain (feminine châtaine, masculine plural châtains, feminine plural châtaines)
- (hair) chestnut-coloured, brown
- having brown hair, brunette
Noun
châtain m (plural châtains)
- chestnut brown
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Etymology
From Old French chastaigne, from Latin castanea, from Ancient Greek κᾰ́στᾰνᾰ (kástana).
Noun
châtain ? (plural châtains)
- sweet chestnut