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merveilleux

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • /mɛɹ.veɪˈjə/
  • /-ˈju/
  • /-ˈjoʊ/

1

noun

Meaning 1

Contemporary names for an extravagantly dressed French fop or ‘fine lady’ of the period of the Directory (1795–1799), who affected a revival of the classical costume of Ancient Greece.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: historical

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Meaning relationships

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Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Alternative letter-case form of merveilleux.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: alt-of

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Meaning relationships

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History

Etymology

From the French merveilleux. Doublet of marvellous.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Polish: merveilleux — French fop during the Directory who affected ancient Greek classical costume