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tonneaux

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ton⋅neau

[tuh-noh]
–noun, plural -neaus, -neaux [-nohz] .
1. a rear part or compartment of an automobile body, containing seats for passengers.
2. a complete automobile body having such a rear part.
3. a waterproof cover, generally of canvas or vinyl, that can be fastened over the cockpit of a roadster or convertible to protect the interior.

Origin:
1900–05; < F: lit., cask; OF tonel. See tunnel
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