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duchesse

Syllabification: (duch·esse)
Pronunciation: /d(y)o͞oˈSHes/

Definition of duchesse

noun

  • 1 (also duchesse satin) a soft, heavy, glossy kind of satin, usually of silk.
  • 2a chaise longue resembling two armchairs linked by a stool.
  • 3 (also duchesse dressing table) a dressing table with a pivoting mirror.

Origin:

late 18th century (duchesse (sense 2)): from French, literally 'duchess'

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