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gigot

gi·got

US/ˈd͡ʒɪɡət/ uncommon

noun

1.

Origin

Borrowed from French gigot (“leg (of lamb)”), from gigue (“(colloquial) a long leg; haunch of some animals, especially venison”) + -ot (diminutive suffix). Gigue is derived from giguer (“to dance; to jump”), further etymology unknown.

Phrases

  • gigot sleeve

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