praire

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Occitan preire (“priest”), ultimately from Latin presbyter. Doublet of prêtre.

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Noun

praire m (plural praires)

  1. Venus clam
    • 4 June 1873, Journal officiel
      Sur certains points les plus fréquentés de Marseille, on étale les coquillages les plus savoureux, les plus appétissants : les moules, les clovisses, les oursins, les praires, les huîtres.
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