pervenche

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See also: pèrvenche

French

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Etymology

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From Late Latin pervinca, in vinca pervinca (periwinkle), apparently originally a magical formula. Traffic wardens are so called from the colour of their uniforms.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pɛʁ.vɑ̃ʃ/
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Noun

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pervenche f (plural pervenches)

  1. periwinkle
  2. female traffic warden, meter maid (US)

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