orphelin

French

Etymology

From Old French orfelin, by dissimilation from orfenin, diminutive of orfene, from ecclesiastical Latin orphanus, from Ancient Greek ὀρφανός (orphanós).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɔʁ.fə.lɛ̃/
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Noun

orphelin m (plural orphelins)

  1. orphan

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Adjective

orphelin (feminine orpheline, masculine plural orphelins, feminine plural orphelines)

  1. orphaned

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