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in·gé·nue [or] in·ge·nue
 ingénue [or] ingenue
- pronunciation:
- aen
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nu
[or]
aen
zha
noe
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noun |
| definition 1: |
an inexperienced or artless girl or the role of a such a girl in a dramatic presentation.
The actress found it difficult to accept that she was no longer chosen to play ingenues. |
| definition 2: |
an actress playing or suited to playing such a role.
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| related words: |
innocent |
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