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pétillant

[ pey-tee-yahn ]

adjective

, French.
  1. slightly sparkling.

pétillant

/ petijɑ̃ /

adjective

  1. (of wine) slightly effervescent

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Word History and Origins

Origin of pétillant1

French, from pétiller to effervesce

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Example Sentences

Odo Russell knows the Prince—says that he is 'pétillant d'esprit' and has great weight with the Emperor.

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