cadavre exquis

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

The beginning of the canonical example: Le cadavre exquis boira le vin nouveau (the exquisite corpse will drink new wine).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

cadavre exquis m (plural cadavres exquis)

  1. exquisite corpse

Descendants[edit]

  • English: exquisite corpse (calque)

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