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ingénue

in·gé·nue [or] in·ge·nue

ingénue [or] ingenue

 
 
pronunciation:
aen zh nu [or] aen zha noe
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: 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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