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en travesti
(en tra|vesti)
Pronunciation:
/ɒ̃ ˌtravɛˈstiː/
adverb
&
adjective
dressed as a member of the opposite sex for a theatrical role:
[
as adverb
]
:
a leading tenor en travesti
Origin:
French, literally '(dressed) in disguise'
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