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pompier

adjective
pom·pier | \in sense 1 ¦pämpē¦ā, (ˈ)pämp¦yā, in sense 2 (ˈ)päm¦pi(ə)r or like sense 1\

Definition of pompier 

1 : tritely or insipidly academic pompier art : marked by pretentious and stereotypical themes or treatment a pompier stage setting

2 [ French, fireman ] : of or relating to the personal equipment of a fire-fighting crew pompier hatchet

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History and Etymology for pompier

French, from pompier pump maker, fireman, from pompe pump (from Italian pompa, perhaps from Spanish bomba) + -ier -er; from the alleged resemblance of armed heroes in academic mythological paintings to firemen

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