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cervelle.

brain (organ of thought)

8 characters3 syllables approx.Français language

Meaning & usage

noun/sɛʁ.vɛl//sær.vɛl/Louisiana/sar.vɛl/Louisiana
  1. brain (organ of thought)

    Louisiana · archaic · derogatory · feminine
    Utilise ta cervelle, banane !
  2. brains

    feminine
    cervelle de veau au beurre
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Middle French cervelle, from Old French cervele, from Latin cerebella, the plural of cerebellum (whence French cerveau) reinterpreted as a feminine singular.

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