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in·gé·nue

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–noun, plural -nues

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1.	the part of an artless, innocent, unworldly girl or young woman, esp. as represented on the stage.

2.	an actress who plays such a part or specializes in playing such parts.

Also, in·ge·nue.

[Origin: 1840–50; < F, fem. of ingénu < L ingenuus native, inborn, etc.; see ingenuous

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in·gé·nue also in·ge·nue Audio Help (āɴ'zhə-nōō') Pronunciation Key
n.

A naive, innocent girl or young woman.
1. The role of an ingénue in a dramatic production.
2. An actress playing such a role.

[French, feminine of ingénu, guileless, from Latin ingenuus, ingenuous; see ingenuous.]

ingenue was Word of the Day on February 13, 2003.

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