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Etymology

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Originally dialectal, a borrowing from Provençal or Occitan pelouso, pelos (thickset), from Latin pilosus. Doublet of pileux.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /pə.luz/
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Noun

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pelouse f (plural pelouses)

  1. lawn
    Synonym: gazon
  2. (motor racing) public enclosure
  3. (rugby, soccer) field, ground

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