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soupçon Definition

soup·çon (so̵̅o̅p sōn′, so̵̅o̅p′sōn′)

noun

  1. literally a suspicion
  2. a slight trace, as of a flavor; hint; suggestion
  3. a tiny amount; bit

Etymology: Fr < OFr sospeçon < VL suspectio, for L suspicio: see suspicion

soupçon Synonyms

soupçon

n.

dash, drop, hint; see dash 4.