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couchette

Syllabification: (cou·chette)
Pronunciation: /ko͞oˈSHet/
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Definition of couchette

noun

  • a European railroad car with seats convertible into sleeping berths.
  • a berth in a couchette.

Origin:

1920s: French, literally 'little bed', diminutive of couche 'a couch'

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