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Webster 1913 Edition


Allumette


Alˊluˊmette

,
Noun.
[F., from
allumer
to light.]
A match for lighting candles, lamps, etc.

Definition 2024


allumette

allumette

English

Noun

allumette (plural allumettes)

  1. a matchstick
  2. a matchstick-sized cut of potatoes

French

Etymology

allumer (to light) + -ette

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /a.ly.mɛt/

Noun

allumette f (plural allumettes)

  1. match (small flammable object)