éteignoir

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French

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Etymology

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From éteindre +‎ -oir.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /e.tɛ.ɲwaʁ/, /e.te.ɲwaʁ/

Noun

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éteignoir m (plural éteignoirs)

  1. candle snuffer
  2. killjoy, wet blanket

Further reading

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