balayeuse

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From French balayeuse (female street-sweeper).

Noun[edit]

balayeuse (plural balayeuses)

  1. A protecting ruffle or frill, as of silk or lace, sewn close to the lower edge of a skirt on the inside.

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From balayer +‎ -euse.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ba.lɛ.jøz/, /ba.le.jøz/
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Noun[edit]

balayeuse f (plural balayeuses)

  1. female equivalent of balayeur
  2. street sweeper (vehicle)
  3. (Quebec) hoover, vacuum cleaner

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