accoutrement

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English[edit]

Noun[edit]

accoutrement (plural accoutrements)

  1. (Commonwealth) Alternative form of accouterment
    • 1932, D. H. Lawrence, The Ship of Death:
      A little ship, with oars and food / and little dishes, and all accoutrements / fitting and ready for the departing soul.

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From accoutrer +‎ -ment.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /a.ku.tʁə.mɑ̃/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

accoutrement m (plural accoutrements)

  1. (obsolete) (elaborate) outfit
  2. (colloquial, derogatory) getup
  3. Additions to food, supplying enhanced tastes

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