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faux

Syllabification: (faux)
Pronunciation: /fō/

Definition of faux

adjective

  • made in imitation; artificial:a string of faux pearls a faux-fur jacket
  • not genuine; fake or false:their faux concern for the well-being of the voters didn’t fool many

Origin:

French, literally 'false'

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Definition of faux in the British & World English dictionary