négresse

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French

Etymology

From nègre (negro) +‎ -esse (-ess).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ne.ɡʁɛs/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛs
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Noun

négresse f (plural négresses)

  1. (now offensive) female equivalent of nègre: negress
  2. (Louisiana, endearing, not offensive) honey, baby, one's girlfriend or wife

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