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ingenue

The correct spelling is ingenue.

How to pronounce ingenue

/ˌænʒeɪˈnjuː/
noun

IPA: /ˌænʒeɪˈnjuː/

Say it like: Inj-enue

The correct spelling is ingenue. An innocent, unsophisticated, naïve, wholesome girl or young woman.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.An innocent, unsophisticated, naïve, wholesome girl or young woman.
  2. 2.A dramatic role of such a woman; an actress playing such a role.

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