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clique

Main Entry:: clique
Pronunciation:: \ˈklēk, ˈklik\
Function:: noun
Etymology:: French
Date:: 1711

: a narrow exclusive circle or group of persons; especially : one held together by common interests, views, or purposes

— cliqu·ey

\ˈklē-kē, ˈkli-\ adjective

— cliqu·ish

\ˈkli-kish\ adjective

— cliqu·ish·ly adverb

— cliqu·ish·ness noun

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