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/baʁb/

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Translation

beard

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Word origin

From Latin barba ('beard'), the same word that gives English 'barber'.

Origin
Latin
Root
barba
English cognates
barber, barb

Grammar

Genderfeminine
Pluralbarbes

Examples

.

He has worn a beard since the winter.

.

His white beard makes him look wise.

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Beards are in fashion among young people.

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She does not like his new beard.

, !

What a bore this job is!

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This word is taught in chapter 28, lesson 6: barbe, pervers, phase and 7 more words.