balayeuse

English

Etymology

French balayeuse (“female street-sweeper”)

Noun

balayeuse (plural balayeuses)

  1. A protecting ruffle or frill, as of silk or lace, sewn close to the lower edge of a skirt on the inside.

French

Etymology

balayer +‎ -euse

Noun

balayeuse f (plural balayeuses)

  1. female street sweeper
  2. street sweeper (vehicle)
  3. (Quebec) hoover, vacuum cleaner

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