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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“Pompier.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pompier. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.
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