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fourchette
[ foor-shet ]
noun
- Anatomy. the fold of skin that forms the posterior margin of the vulva.
- Ornithology. furcula; wishbone.
- Zoology. the frog of an animal's foot.
- a strip of leather or fabric joining the front and back sections of a glove finger.
- Chiefly Bridge. a tenace.
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fourchette1
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Word History and Origins
Origin of fourchette1
C18: from French: a little fork, from Old French forche , from Latin furca fork
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Example Sentences
It served me for a second meal, a breakfast; but at this déjeuner sans fourchette I picked the bones.
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Suppose I treat myself to a djeuner la fourchette of the right sort—why not?
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The game to commence with the "luncheon interval," to be employed in discussing a djeuner la fourchette.
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You still have in your hand what is vulgarly called the "fourchette," or alternate cards, to win the game with.
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Then, as to that breakfast à la fourchette with Madam; if I remain, will you agree to tell me what is your business here?
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