aïeule

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Late Latin aviola, diminutive from Latin avia. Feminine counterpart to aïeul.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /a.jœl/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

aïeule f (plural aïeules)

  1. grandmother
  2. foremother, ancestress

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