châtain

French

Etymology

Back-formation from châtaigne, re-interpreted as a feminine adjective. Cf. also Latin castaneus.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʃɑ.tɛ̃/
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Adjective

châtain (feminine singular châtaine, masculine plural châtains, feminine plural châtaines)

  1. (hair) chestnut-coloured, brown
  2. having brown hair, brunette

Noun

châtain m (plural châtains)

  1. chestnut brown

Further reading

Anagrams

Gallo

Etymology

From Old French chastaigne, from Latin castanea, from Ancient Greek κᾰ́στᾰνᾰ (kástana).

Noun

châtain ? (plural châtains)

  1. sweet chestnut
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