planette

Middle English

Noun

planette

1. Alternative form of planete (“planet”)

Middle French

Etymology

Latin, from Ancient Greek

Noun

planette f (plural planettes)

1. planet (large celestial object)
   • 1534, François Rabelais, Gargantua:

     Le grand Dieu feist les planettes

     The great God made the planets

Descendants

• French: planète