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baguette

Pronunciation: /baˈgɛt/

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Definition of baguette

noun

1a long, narrow French loaf.

2 [often as modifier] a gem, especially a diamond, cut in a long rectangular shape:a baguette diamond

3 Architecture a small moulding, semicircular in section.

4a slim, rectangular handbag with a short strap.

Origin:

early 18th century (in baguette (sense 3)): from French, from Italian bacchetto, diminutive of bacchio, from Latin baculum 'staff'. baguette (sense 1) and baguette (sense 2) date from the 20th century