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Synonyms for baguette

Grammar : Noun
Spell : ba-get
Phonetic Transcription : bæˈgɛt

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Définition of baguette

Origin :
  • 1727, a type of architectural ornament, from French baguette (16c.), from Italian bacchetta, literally "a small rod," diminutive of bacchio "rod," from Latin baculum "a stick" (see bacillus). Meaning "a diamond cut long" is from 1926; that of "a long, thin loaf of French bread" is from 1958.
  • As in jewel : noun precious stone
Example sentences :
  • Standing where there was no water, the baguette remained motionless.
  • Extract from : « The Divining Rod » by Charles Latimer
  • After seeing him do this repeatedly, the whole party tried the baguette in succession, but without effect.
  • Extract from : « The Divining Rod » by Charles Latimer
  • I found the baguette turn very strong, so that it soon twisted and broke.
  • Extract from : « The Divining Rod » by Charles Latimer
  • I think I must put just a baguette d'or on the drawings, and when you see them on my walls I don't think you will disapprove.
  • Extract from : « The Life, Letters and Work of Frederic Leighton » by Mrs. Russell Barrington
  • The baguette of Delille is no shepherd's crook; it has more the fashion of a drumstick,—baguette de tambour.
  • Extract from : « Atlantic Monthly, Vol. 12, August, 1863, No. 70 » by Various
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