Etymology

pierrot

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Today it means: Any of various lycaenid butterflies of the genera Tarucus and Castalia, notable for white contrasting with brown or black on the underwings. Full definition →

French Pierrot
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  1. French · derived fromPierrot
  2. English todayPierrot

French Pierrot, diminutive of Pierre (“Peter”) via diminutive suffix -ot.

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