copine

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copine (plural copines)

  1. Any of a group of highly conserved, calcium-dependent membrane proteins found in a variety of eukaryotes.

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From copain +‎ -ine.

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copine f (plural copines, masculine copain)

  1. (informal) female equivalent of copain: female friend, girl friend, chum, pal
    Synonym: amie
  2. (informal, by ellipsis) Ellipsis of petite copine.: girlfriend (girl/woman to whom one has a romantic attachment)
    Synonym: petite amie

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