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faux
(faux)
Pronunciation:
/fəʊ/
adjective
made in imitation; artificial:
a rope 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
[
as submodifier
]
:
his faux-macho banter caused offence
Origin:
French, 'false'
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