salonnière en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /-lɔn-/ (US)
- /sælɑnˈjɛɹ/ (US)
- /salɒnɪˈɛː/ (UK)
Etymology
From French salonnière.
Meanings
-
A woman who hosts a salon.
In general, however, the major salonnières of the eighteenth century came from a broader and less exclusive background.
2002, Colin Jones, The Great Nation, Penguin, published 2003, page 178:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| salonnières | Number=Plur | lexicographic |