Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

french white

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.95 in modern English

Syllables: french white
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

1

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Finely pulverized talc.

Uncountable

noun

An especially pure form of white lead, particularly as used in paints.

Uncountable

noun

Synonym of silver white, a Parisian white lead paint thinner than flake white.

Uncountable

Etymology

From its supposed origin in France.

Usage

Uncountable

Synonyms

Berlin white China white Krems white Kremnitz white Nottingham white Vienna white silver white

Questions

What does french white mean?: Finely pulverized talc.
Where does french white come from?: From its supposed origin in France.

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