attrape-rêves

French

Etymology

From attrape (“(he/she/it) catches”, third person singular indicative of attraper) +‎ rêves (“dreams”, plural of rêve).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /a.tʁa.pʁɛv/
• Rhymes: -ɛv

Noun

attrape-rêves m (plural attrape-rêves)

1. dreamcatcher (ritual object)

   Synonyms: attrapeur de rêves, capteur de rêves

   • 2010, Serge Brussolo, chapter 4, in Ceux d'en bas, Fleuve Noir, page 30:

     L’ambiance était douillette, un peu étouffante. Trop de bibelots indiens, attrape-rêves, sacs-médecine et tambours de pluie qui auraient été davantage à leur place dans un musée.

     The atmosphere was cosy, slightly stifling. There were too many Indian ornaments, dreamcatchers, medicine bags and rain drums which would have been more at home in a museum.