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Definitions for demoiselle
ˌdɛm wəˈzɛl, ˌdɛm ə-demoi·selle
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Princeton's WordNet
damsel, demoiselle, damoiselle, damosel, damozelnoun
a young unmarried woman
damselfish, demoisellenoun
small brilliantly colored tropical marine fishes of coral reefs
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demoiselle
A demoiselle is a term originating from French, meaning a young lady or girl. However, it can be used contextually to refer to: 1. Birds: A species of small or medium-sized cranes of the genus Anthropoides, such as the demoiselle crane. 2. Animals: A type of damselfly particularly in the family Calopterygidae, known for their elegant movement and delicate build. 3. Historical social status: In historical context, it refers to the youngest daughter of a French noble family.
Webster Dictionary
Demoisellenoun
a young lady; a damsel; a lady's maid
Demoisellenoun
the Numidian crane (Anthropoides virgo); -- so called on account of the grace and symmetry of its form and movements
Demoisellenoun
a beautiful, small dragon fly of the genus Agrion
Etymology: [F. See Damsel.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Demoiselle
dem-wa-zel′, n. (Shak.) a young lady: a crane-like bird of peculiarly graceful form. [Fr. See Damsel.]
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of demoiselle in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of demoiselle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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