word
Pince-nez
PANS-nay
/ˌpænsˈneɪ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
pincenez
Dictionary meaning
A pair of glasses with a nose clip instead of earpieces.
History and origin
French, 'pinch-nose'.
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