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French
Etymology
Diminutive of tonne, with suffix -elle. Doublet of tunnel, a reborrowing from English.
Noun
tonnelle f (plural tonnelles)
- arbour
- Synonyms: treille, pergola
Further reading
Middle French
Noun
tonnelle f (plural tonnelles)
- barrel
- underground tube
Descendants
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