Huguenot
/ˈhjuː.ɡə.nəʊ/
HJUː · ɡə · nəʊ (3 syllables)
English
Noun
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Definition
A member of the Protestant Reformed Church of France during the 16th and 17th century.
Etymology
From French huguenot (“Huguenot”), of uncertain origin.
Example Sentences
- "The village was once well known for its paper-milling, founded by Huguenot immigrants in 1648, which produced high-quality hand-made paper until 1952."
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