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English
Etymology
French flasque
Adjective
flasque (not comparable)
- (mathematics) flabby
a flasque sheaf
French
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Inherited from Latin flaccus, with spelling pronunciation of non-etymological s. Doublet of flache.
Adjective
flasque (plural flasques)
- flabby, not firm
- Synonym: mou
- (figurative) characterless
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Descendants
Etymology 2
Ultimately from Late Latin flascō. Doublet of fiasco and flacon.
Noun
flasque f (plural flasques)
- flask
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