gigogne.
nesting (composed of many elements, each fitting in a bigger one)
Meaning & usage
nesting (composed of many elements, each fitting in a bigger one)
des tables gigognes
des poupées gigognes
Where this word comes from
17th century, proper noun in dame Gigogne (fictional character of a woman with many children); 1901, adjective in table gigogne. Could be a deformation of cigogne, a bird known for its maternal love. Explained by others as derived from Latin gignere (“procreate”).
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