mystique

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Etymology [edit]

From French mystique (“a mystic”), from Latin mysticus. See also mystic.

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Noun [edit]

mystique (usually uncountable; plural mystiques)

  1. An aura of heightened interest, meaning or mystery surrounding a person or thing.

References [edit]

  • “mystique” in Douglas Harper, Online Etymology Dictionary (2001).

French [edit]

Etymology [edit]

Latin mysticus.

Pronunciation [edit]

Noun [edit]

mystique f (plural mystiques)

  1. mystic, one who practices mysticism

Adjective [edit]

mystique (masculine and feminine, plural mystiques)

  1. mystic, mystical
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