embarcadère

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See also: embarcadere

English[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From French embarcadère, from Spanish embarcadero.

Noun[edit]

embarcadère (plural embarcadères)

  1. (rare) A pier, a wharf.
    • 1975, James Cameron, Point of departure, page 173:
      When I left next morning the Doctor came with me in the pirogue all the way to the embarcadère at Lambaréné […]
    • 1981, Stefan Koppelkamm, Glasshouses and wintergardens of the nineteenth century, page 96:
      From here one reaches the open air when one leaves the embarcadère.

Translations[edit]

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Borrowed from Spanish embarcadero.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /ɑ̃.baʁ.ka.dɛʁ/

Noun[edit]

embarcadère m (plural embarcadères)

  1. pier, wharf

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