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précieux

[ prey-see-oo; French prey-syœ ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

adjective

, plural pré·cieux [prey-see-, ooz, p, r, ey-, syœ].

1890–95; < French; literally, precious

Exemple frappant du rle reserv dans nos guerres modernes ce precieux et fragile moyen de communication.

On devrait se garder de dposer ces choses-l sur des livres precieux.

There will be found anecdotes and memoirs, “rares et precieux” and above all truthful.

April 19, 2024tortuous

[tawr-choo-uhs ]

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