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secateurs

Pronunciation: /ˌsɛkəˈtəːz, ˈsɛkətəːz/
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Definition of secateurs

noun

  • (also a pair of secateurs) British a pair of pruning clippers for use with one hand.

Origin:

mid 19th century: plural of French sécateur 'cutter', formed irregularly from Latin secare 'to cut'

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