lessive

See also: lessivé

French

Etymology

From Latin lixīva, noun use of the adjective lixīvus (made into lye), from the phrase [aqua] lixīva by ellipsis. Compare Italian lisciva, Spanish lejía, Romanian leșie, Sardinian lissía.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /le.siv/
  • (file)

Noun

lessive f (plural lessives)

  1. laundry
  2. laundry detergent

Derived terms

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