phylactère

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French

Etymology

From Latin phylactērium (amulet, phylactery, gladiator's medal).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /fi.lak.tɛʁ/

Noun

phylactère m (plural phylactères)

  1. (Judaism) phylactery
  2. speech bubble, thought bubble

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