indienne

In·dienne

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-dee-en; French an-dyen]
- /ˌæn diˈɛn; French ɛ̃ˈdyɛn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [an-dee-en; French an-dyen]
- /ˌæn diˈɛn; French ɛ̃ˈdyɛn/

Definitions of indienne word

adjective indienne (of food) prepared or seasoned in East Indian style, as with curry. 1
noun indienne (lowercase) a lightweight cotton fabric printed or painted in imitation of fabrics made in India. 1
noun indienne (historical) printed calico. 0
noun indienne (swimming) overarm sidestroke. 0
adjective indienne feminine singular of indien. 0

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Origin of indienne

First appearance:

before 1875

One of the 25% newest English words

1875-80, Americanism; < French à l'indienne; see Indian

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Parts of speech for Indienne

noun

adjective

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adverb

pronoun

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determiner

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indienne popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 54% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

indienne usage trend in Literature

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