Reference meaning
-ette
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Used to form nouns meaning a smaller form of something.
Other meanings
2. suffix
Used to form nouns meaning or implying the female equivalent of.
3. suffix
Used to form nouns meaning an imitation or substitute of something.
4. suffix
Used to form nouns with a Polari context or an association with gay subculture.
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