éclosion

See also: eclosion and eclosión

French

Etymology

From éclore +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.klo.zjɔ̃/
  • Audio (Canada):(file)
  • Homophone: éclosions

Noun

éclosion f (plural éclosions)

  1. eclosion; hatching; the act of an egg hatching
  2. (figurative) sudden appearance of something, outbreak [of disease]

Descendants

  • Portuguese: eclosão

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