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fichu

Syllabification: (fich·u)
Pronunciation: /ˈfiSHo͞o, ˈfē-/

Definition of fichu

noun

  • a small triangular shawl, worn around a woman’s shoulders and neck.

Origin:

mid 18th century: from French, from ficher 'to fix, pin', from Latin fīgere. Compare with fix and microfiche

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