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sieste

sieste

French

Noun

sieste f ‎(plural siestes)

  1. siesta, a nap or rest during the hottest hours, usually after lunch

References

  • Nouveau Petit Larousse illustré. Dictionnaire encyclopédique. Paris, Librairie Larousse, 1952, 146th edition

Etymology

Borrowing from Spanish siesta.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /sjɛst/

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