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French
Etymology
From Old Occitan coffin, from Latin cophinus, from Ancient Greek κόφινος (kóphinos). Doublet of coffre.
Pronunciation
Noun
couffin m (plural couffins)
- Moses basket (UK), bassinet (US)
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