gitan

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish gitano, itself derived from apheresis of older egiptano (“Egyptian”), from the mistaken belief that gypsies originated from Egypt.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ʒi.tɑ̃/
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Adjective

gitan (feminine singular gitane, masculine plural gitans, feminine plural gitanes)

  1. gypsy

Noun

gitan m (plural gitans)

  1. gypsy

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