acariâtre

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French

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Etymology

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From Saint Acaire, bishop of Noyon, or from a- +‎ Ancient Greek χάρις (kháris, grace) +‎ -âtre (pejorative suffix).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /a.ka.ʁjatʁ/ ~ /a.ka.ʁjɑtʁ/
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  • Rhymes: -jɑtʁ

Adjective

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acariâtre (plural acariâtres)

  1. cantankerous, ill-tempered, shrewish

Derived terms

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Descendants

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  • Haitian Creole: akaryat

Further reading

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