poudrière

French

Etymology

From poudre +‎ -ière.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pu.dʁi.jɛʁ/
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Noun

poudrière f (plural poudrières)

  1. powder keg or magazine
  2. (figuratively) tinderbox

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