was wotd|2007|September|17
English
Etymology
From the F. word ingénue, the feminine form of ingénu (meaning "guileless"), originally from the L. word ingenuus (meaning "ingenuous").
Pronunciation
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Noun
en-noun
- An innocent, unsophisticated, naive, wholesome girl or young woman.
- A dramatic role of such a woman; an actress playing such a role.
Related terms
ingenuous
Italian
Adjective
ingenue p
- feminine of|ingenuo#Adjective|ingenuo
Noun
ingenue f
- plural of|ingenua|lang=Italian
Category:Italian adjective forms
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