balayeuse

English

Etymology

From French balayeuse (“female street-sweeper”).

Noun

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.

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French

Etymology

balayer +‎ -euse

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ba.lɛ.jøz/ ~ /ba.le.jøz/

Noun

balayeuse f (plural balayeuses)

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

Further reading

• “balayeuse”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.