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latte

slat, strip of wood

noun LAT Rare
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Origin: Old French from Frankish 'latta'

Also means

latte (coffee drink, slang)

Usage Note

Latte primarily means a thin, flat strip of wood used in construction or furniture. In younger French urban slang, une latte also refers to a shoe or sneaker. The coffee drink 'latte' uses the same spelling but is usually pronounced in the Italian way to distinguish it in context.

Examples

"Le plancher est fait de lattes de bois."

Natural Translation

The floor is made of wooden slats.

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