parvenue

noun

par·​ve·​nue ˈpär-və-ˌnü How to pronounce parvenue (audio)
-ˌnyü
: a woman who is a parvenu
parvenue adjective

Word History

Etymology

French, from parvenue, feminine of parvenum, past participle

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of parvenue was in 1826

Dictionary Entries Near parvenue

Cite this Entry

“Parvenue.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/parvenue. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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