French

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Etymology

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Literally, wasp waist. Compare Danish hvepsetalje, Dutch wespentaille.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /taj də ɡɛp/ ~ /tɑj də ɡɛp/
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Noun

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taille de guêpe f (plural tailles de guêpe)

  1. wasp waist (giving an hourglass figure)