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Dutch
Etymology
From pugilist + -e.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˌpy.ɣiˈlɪs.tə/
- Hyphenation: pu‧gi‧lis‧te
- Rhymes: -ɪstə
Noun
pugiliste f (plural pugilistes)
- (rare) female equivalent of pugilist
- Synonym: bokster
French
Etymology
Probably borrowed from English pugilist, but it may also be seen as a parallel development of pugilism. Ultimately from Latin pugil.
Pronunciation
Noun
pugiliste m or f by sense (plural pugilistes)
- pugilist
- boxer
Further reading
Italian
Noun
pugiliste f
- plural of pugilista
Romanian
Noun
pugiliste f
- plural of pugilistă