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orphelin

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French

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Etymology

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From Old French orfelin, by dissimilation from orfenin, diminutive of orfene, from ecclesiastical Latin orphanus, from Ancient Greek ὀρφανός (orphanós).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ɔʁ.fə.lɛ̃/
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Noun

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orphelin m (plural orphelins)

  1. orphan

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Adjective

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orphelin (feminine orpheline, masculine plural orphelins, feminine plural orphelines)

  1. orphaned

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