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ingénue definition

in·gé·nue or ingenue in·ge·nue (an′z̸hə no̵̅o̅′, än′-; -jə-)

noun

  1. an innocent, inexperienced, unworldly young woman
  2. Theater
    1. the role of such a character
    2. an actress playing such a role or roles

Etymology: Fr, fem. of ingénu < L ingenuus, ingenuous

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