Main Entry: ren·con·tre

Pronunciation: \räⁿ-ˈkōⁿtr^ə, ren-ˈkän-tər\

Variant(s): or ren·coun·ter \ren-ˈkau̇n-tər\

Function: noun

Etymology: rencounter from Middle French rencontre, from rencontrer; rencontre from French

Date: 1523

1 : a hostile meeting or a contest between forces or individuals : combat
2 : a casual meeting