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French
Etymology
Inherited from Vulgar Latin *cardināria, from Classical Latin cardinem. Unrelated to French charnier.
Pronunciation
Noun
charnière f (plural charnières)
- hinge
- joint (of a bone)
- (figuratively) turning point (pivotal moment)
- (philately) hinge
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