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dégringoladeOne entry found. Main Entry: dé·grin·go·lade Pronunciation: \ˌdā-ˌgraⁿ(ŋ)-gə-ˈläd\ Function: noun Etymology: French, from dégringoler to tumble down, from Middle French desgringueler, from des- de- + gringueler to tumble, from Middle Dutch crinkelen to make curl, from crinc, cring ring, circle Date: 1873 : a rapid decline or deterioration (as in strength, position, or condition) : downfall
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