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ette — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • i.e. abbreviation Used before a restatement that explains or defines exactly what has just been said, meaning 'that is' or 'in other words'.
  • ling noun A long, slender saltwater fish related to cod, used as food.

Senses

ette is used for these senses in English:

  • ie Forming diminutive or affectionate forms of nouns or names.
  • ling small, immature, miniature
  • y Forming diminutive nouns.

ling — full definition

  1. noun A long, slender saltwater fish related to cod, used as food.
  2. noun Common heather, a low shrub with small purple flowers found on moorland.

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