paillasson

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

French paillasson

Pronunciation[edit]

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Noun[edit]

paillasson (plural paillassons)

  1. A kind of straw bonnet.

French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From paillasse +‎ -on.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /pa.ja.sɔ̃/
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Noun[edit]

paillasson m (plural paillassons)

  1. doormat
    Synonym: carpette
  2. (colloquial) pushover, submissive person accepting any humiliation
    Synonym: mou

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