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barbotine — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • slip verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
  • slush noun Partly melted snow or ice, typically slippery and messy.
  • tansy noun A herb with clusters of small yellow flowers, traditionally used in old-fashioned remedies and cooking.

Senses

barbotine is used for these senses in English:

  • slip (ceramics) A thin, slippery mix of clay and water.
  • slush Flavored shaved ice served as a drink (a slushie).
  • tansy A herbaceous plant with yellow flowers, of the genus Tanacetum, especially Tanacetum vulgare.

slip — full definition

  1. verb To lose one's footing or grip and slide accidentally.
  2. verb To move, put, or go somewhere quickly, quietly, or without being noticed.
  3. noun A small piece of paper, often used for a form, receipt, or brief note.
  4. noun A minor and usually unintentional mistake.
  5. noun A woman's undergarment worn beneath a dress, or a pillowcase-like fabric cover.

slush — full definition

  1. noun Partly melted snow or ice, typically slippery and messy.
  2. noun A flavored, icy drink made from crushed or shaved ice.
  3. noun Unsolicited manuscripts sent to a publisher, collectively.

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