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Hortense

HAW-tehns

Hortense (name) means a feminine given name of French origin, also the name of a small community in Georgia, United States. Example: “Her aunt Hortense always wore an elaborate hat.”

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A feminine given name of French origin, also the name of a small community in Georgia, United States.
"Her aunt Hortense always wore an elaborate hat."
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Etymology

From the French form of Latin Hortēnsia, ultimately related to hortēnsis ("having to do with gardens").

Origin: Latin

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What does “Hortense” mean?

The word “Hortense” means a feminine given name of French origin, also the name of a small community in Georgia, United States.

How do you pronounce “Hortense”?

“Hortense” is pronounced HAW-tehns (/ˈhɔː(ɹ)tɛns/ in IPA).

How do you use “Hortense” in a sentence?

Here is “Hortense” used in a sentence: “Her aunt Hortense always wore an elaborate hat.”

What part of speech is “Hortense”?

“Hortense” is a name.

Where does the word “Hortense” come from?

The word “Hortense” comes from Latin. From the French form of Latin Hortēnsia, ultimately related to hortēnsis ("having to do with gardens").

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