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- [French dy-shes]
- /French düˈʃɛs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [French dy-shes]
- /French düˈʃɛs/
Definitions of duchesse word
- noun plural duchesse a daybed having a rounded, partially enclosed head and usually a similar foot, sometimes made in two or three pieces able to be used separately (duchesse brisée) 1
- noun duchesse A soft, heavy, glossy kind of satin, usually of silk. 1
- noun duchesse a dressing table or chest of drawers with a mirror 0
- noun duchesse duchess. 0
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Origin of duchesse
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
From French, dating back to 1785-95; See origin at duchess
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Parts of speech for Duchesse
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
duchesse popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
duchesse usage trend in Literature
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