intrigant

in·tri·gant

[in-tri-guhnt; French an-tree-gahn]
noun, plural in·tri·gants [-guhnts; French -gahn] .
a person who engages in intrigue or intrigues.
Also, in·tri·guant.


Origin:
1775–85; < French < Italian intrigante, present participle of intrigare to intrigue

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intrigant or intriguant (ˈɪntrɪɡənt, French ɛ̃triɡɑ̃, ˈɪntrɪɡənt, French ɛ̃triɡɑ̃) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
archaic a person who intrigues; intriguer
 
intriguant or intriguant
 
n

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