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origine
/ɔ.ʁi.ʒin/
origin
Quelle est lorigine de ce mot.
What is the origin of this word.
general
origin or source of something
Le conflit a une origine ancienne.
The conflict has an ancient origin.
formal
a persons background or roots
Elle est dorigine italienne.
She is of Italian origin.
Word Origin
From Latin origo, from oriri meaning to arise.
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