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indienne

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See also: Indienne

English

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Etymology

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Borrowed from French indienne

Noun

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indienne (plural indiennes)

  1. (historical) A type of elaborately patterned textile produced in Europe between the 17th and 19th centuries.

French

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Pronunciation

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Adjective

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indienne

  1. feminine singular of indien

Noun

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indienne f (plural indiennes)

  1. female equivalent of indien
  2. (historical) printed calico
  3. (swimming) overarm sidestroke

Descendants

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  • Haitian Creole: endyèn

Further reading

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