word
French
chartreuse
shar-TROOZ
ʃɑːrˈtruːzListen
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Syllable breakdown
chartreuse
Sounds like
Say 'shar-TROOZ' — the final 'se' is silent in French fashion.
Dictionary meaning
A yellow-green colour; a French liqueur of the same hue.
History and origin
Named after the Chartreuse mountains in France.
Examples
- The retro kitchen was painted in a vivid chartreuse that divided opinion sharply.
Common mispronunciations
char-TROOSSHAR-troos
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