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penchant

The correct spelling is penchant.

How to pronounce penchant

noun

IPA: /ˈpɒnʃɒn/

Say it like: Pen-cha-nt

The correct spelling is penchant. Taste, liking, or inclination (for). For example: "He has a penchant for fine wine."

Usage Examples

He has a penchant for fine wine.

Definition

noun

  1. 1.Taste, liking, or inclination (for).
  2. 2.A card game resembling bezique.
  3. 3.In the game of penchant, any queen and jack of different suits held at the same time.

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