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indienne

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in·​dienne | \ ¦andē¦en \
plural -s

Definition of indienne

 (Entry 1 of 2)

: a light cotton fabric with designs painted or printed in imitation of designs used originally in subcontinental India

indienne

adjective, often capitalized
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Definition of indienne (Entry 2 of 2)

: seasoned (as with curry) in East Indian style rice indienne

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History and Etymology for indienne

Noun

French, from feminine of indien Indian, from Medieval Latin indianus

Adjective

French, feminine of indien Indian

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“Indienne.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/indienne. Accessed 17 Oct. 2021.

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