métisse

noun

mé·​tisse
māˈtēs
plural métisses
",
-ēsə̇z
: a girl or woman of mixed racial heritage compare métis

Word History

Etymology

French, feminine of métis

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“Métisse.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/m%C3%A9tisse. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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