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French
Etymology
From éteindre + -oir.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /e.tɛ.ɲwaʁ/ ~ /e.te.ɲwaʁ/
Noun
éteignoir m (plural éteignoirs)
- candle snuffer
- killjoy, wet blanket
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