extincteur

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English

An extincteur.

Etymology

From French extincteur.

Noun

extincteur (plural extincteurs)

  1. (historical) A small hollow conical instrument for putting out a candle.

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French

Un extincteur.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin exstinctor. See éteindre +‎ -teur.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɛk.stɛ̃k.tœʁ/
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Noun

extincteur m (plural extincteurs)

  1. fire extinguisher

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