developpé

noun

de·​vel·​op·​pé
də̇¦velə¦pā,
¦dāv(ə)(ˌ)lȯ¦pā
plural -s
ballet
: an unfolding of the free leg into the air

Word History

Etymology

French, from past participle of dévélopper to develop

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“Developpé.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/developp%C3%A9. Accessed 29 Mar. 2024.

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