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Cinderella.

A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

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name/ˌsɪndəˈɹɛlə/
  1. A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward.

  2. The main character in this story, a mistreated and impoverished girl.

  3. A female given name originating as a coinage.

    rare
Where this word comes from

From cinder + Italian -ella, as in little cinder girl. Compare French Cendrillon.

noun/ˌsɪndəˈɹɛlə/
  1. A mistreated and impoverished girl.

    figuratively
  2. Something rising unexpectedly from obscurity to success, as a Cinderella team.

    attributive
  3. Something neglected and denied resources, as a Cinderella service.

    attributive
    Cinderella State
  4. A procedure or surgery to reshape the feet.

    attributive · colloquial · informal
  5. A stamp or stamp-like label issued for purposes other than postal administration, not issued by a central government, or not listed in most general catalogues.

  6. A woman employed to clean, especially to remove ash from stoves and fireplaces.

    derogatory · rare
Where this word comes from

From cinder + Italian -ella, as in little cinder girl. Compare French Cendrillon.

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