calambour
English
Etymology
See calambac.
Usage notes
According to Webster's Dictionary (1913), it is of a dusky or mottled colour, of a light, friable texture, and less fragrant than calambac; used by cabinetmakers..[1]
References
- “calambour”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
French
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ka.lɑ̃.buʁ/
Audio (file) - Homophone: calembour
Further reading
- “calambour”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
- “calambour” in Dictionnaire français en ligne Larousse.
- “calambac” in Émile Littré, Dictionnaire de la langue française, 1872–1877.
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