Etymology

picnic

pic·nic
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Today it means: An informal social gathering, usually in a natural outdoor setting, to which the participants bring their own food and drink. Full definition →

French pique-nique
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  1. French · borrowed frompique-nique
  2. French · borrowed frompique-nique
  3. English todaypicnic

Borrowed from French pique-nique.

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