grillot

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French

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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From griller +‎ -ot.

Alternative forms

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Noun

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grillot m (plural grillots)

  1. (Louisiana) a kernel of dried unripened corn
  2. (Louisiana) a kernel of unpopped popcorn, an old maid
  3. (Louisiana) a crumb, a bit
  4. (Louisiana) a marble, especially one made of agate
  5. (Louisiana, derogatory) a short person

Etymology 2

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See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

Noun

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grillot m (plural grillots)

  1. (dialectal) Alternative form of grelot

Further reading

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  • Dictionary of Louisiana French: As Spoken in Cajun, Creole, and American Indian Communities (2009; →ISBN; →ISBN)