poussin

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English

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Etymology

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From French poussin.

Noun

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poussin (plural poussins)

  1. A chicken reared to be eaten at a few weeks of age.
  2. A Cornish game hen.

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French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Late Latin pullicēnus. Compare Italian pulcino.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pu.sɛ̃/
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Noun

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poussin m (plural poussins)

  1. chick (a young chicken)
  2. (endearing) sweetheart, darling (used to address a young boy, or to address a man one is in a romantic relationship with)
    Coordinate term: poussine f

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