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grille

Syllabification: (grille)
Pronunciation: /gril/

(also grill)
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Definition of grille

noun

  • a grating or screen of metal bars or wires, placed in front of something as protection or to allow ventilation or discreet observation.

Origin:

mid 17th century: from French, from medieval Latin craticula, diminutive of cratis 'hurdle'; related to crate, grate2, and griddle

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