boudoir

English

/buˈdwɑɹ/, /ˈbuːdwɑː/

noun
Definitions
  • A woman's private sitting room, dressing room, or bedroom.

Etymology

Borrowed from French boudoir (pouting room).

Origin

French

boudoir

Gloss

pouting room

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