pincette

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French

Etymology

From pince +‎ -ette, as diminutive of pince. Compare Italian pinzetta.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛ̃.sɛt/
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Noun

pincette f (plural pincettes)

  1. tongs (for fire)
  2. tweezers

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Danish: pincet
  • Dutch: pincet
  • German: Pinzette
  • Polish: pęseta

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