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Racine

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Ra·​cine | \ ra-ˈsēn How to pronounce Racine (audio) , rə- \

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Jean 1639–1699 French dramatist

Racine

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Ra·​cine | \ rə-ˈsēn How to pronounce Racine (audio) , rā- \

Definition of Racine (Entry 2 of 2)

city on Lake Michigan in southeastern Wisconsin south of Milwaukee population 78,860

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Racinian \ ra-​ˈsi-​nē-​ən How to pronounce Racinian (audio) , rə-​ \ adjective

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