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Algerine

 [al-juh-reen]  

Al·ge·rine

   [al-juh-reen]
adjective
1.
Algerian.
noun
2.
Algerian.
3.
(lowercase) a pirate.
4.
(lowercase) algerienne.

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Algerine is always a great word to know.
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an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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Origin:
1650–60; Alger(ia) + -ine1
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algerine (ˌældʒəˈriːn)
 
—n
a soft striped woollen cloth
 
[C19: from French, from algérien Algerian: because the cloth was originally made in Algeria]

Algerine (ˌældʒəˈriːn)
 
—adj
1.  of or relating to Algeria or its inhabitants
 
—n
2.  a native or inhabitant of Algeria

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