œillet

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French

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Etymology

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From œil +‎ -et.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /œ.jɛ/
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Noun

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œillet m (plural œillets)

  1. eye (of a needle)
  2. (botany) pink, carnation
  3. buttonhole
  4. eyelet (in shoe etc.); hole (in belt)
  5. grommet
  6. (nautical) cringle

Derived terms

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