-ette, List 2

The suffix -ette is borrowed from Middle French. There are two widely used senses of this suffix: The first denotes the smallness of an object, and the second refers to a woman carrying out the role of the root word.
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  1. cassette
    a flat case holding magnetic tape for playing sound or video
  2. epaulette
    an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder
  3. lorgnette
    eyeglasses that are held to the eyes with a long handle
  4. pipette
    a tube to measure or transfer precise volumes of liquid
  5. lunette
    semicircular or crescent-shaped opening
  6. vinaigrette
    a dressing made of oil, a sour liquid, and seasonings
  7. oubliette
    a dungeon with a trap door in the ceiling
  8. baguette
    a long, narrow loaf of French bread
  9. luncheonette
    a small restaurant serving simple, light meals
  10. barrette
    a small clip for holding hair in place
Created on Wed May 28 12:16:06 EDT 2025 (updated Fri Jun 06 13:38:46 EDT 2025)

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