houlette

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French

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Etymology

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From houler (to throw, verb) +‎ -ette.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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houlette f (plural houlettes)

  1. crook, shepherd's staff
  2. (figuratively) leadership, wing, guidance
    sous la houlette deunder the guidance of

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Etymology

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Noun

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houlette f (plural houlettes)

  1. (Jersey) small pot