ribambelle

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French

Etymology

Probably a derivative of Old French riban (ribbon), influenced by dialectal bambiller, bamballer (waver, balance)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʁi.bɑ̃.bɛl/
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Noun

ribambelle f (plural ribambelles)

  1. (colloquial) string, herd, swarm
    Synonym: kyrielle
    une ribambelle de choses
    a long string of things

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