French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old French chastaigne, from Latin castanea, from Ancient Greek κᾰ́στᾰνᾰ (kástana). Doublet of castagne.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ʃa.tɛɲ/ ~ /ʃɑ.tɛɲ/
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  • Rhymes: -ɛɲ
  • Hyphenation: châ‧taigne

Noun

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châtaigne f (plural châtaignes)

  1. (sweet) chestnut

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