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babouche

Syllabification: (ba·bouche)
Pronunciation: /bəˈbo͞oSH/
Definition of babouche

noun

  • a heelless slipper, typically in oriental style.

Origin:

late 17th century: from French, from Arabic bābūj, Persian pāpūš, literally 'foot covering'

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