éteignoir

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From éteindre +‎ -oir.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /e.tɛ.ɲwaʁ/, /e.te.ɲwaʁ/

Noun[edit]

éteignoir m (plural éteignoirs)

  1. candle snuffer
  2. killjoy, wet blanket

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