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pied-à-terre

Pronunciation: /ˌpjeɪdɑːˈtɛː, pjetatɛʀ/

Definition of pied-à-terre

noun (plural pieds-à-terre pronunc. same)

  • a small flat, house, or room kept for occasional use.

Origin:

early 19th century: French, literally 'foot to earth'

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