-ette

noun suffix

: little one

: female

Full Definition of -ETTE

: little one <kitchenette>

: female <farmerette>

French, feminine diminutive suffix, from Old French -ete — more at -et

-ETTE Defined for Kids

noun suffix \ˈet\

: little one <kitchenette>

: female <drum majorette>

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