accoutrement

English

Noun

accoutrement (plural accoutrements)

  1. (Commonwealth) Alternative form of accouterment
    • 1932, D. H. Lawrence, The Ship of Death:
      A little ship, with oars and food / and little dishes, and all accoutrements / fitting and ready for the departing soul.

Anagrams

French

Etymology

From accoutrer + -ment.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.ku.tʁə.mɑ̃/
  • (file)

Noun

accoutrement m (plural accoutrements)

  1. (obsolete) (elaborate) outfit
  2. (colloquial, derogatory) getup
  3. Additions to food, supplying enhanced tastes

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