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adieu

noun \ə-ˈdü, a-, -ˈdyü\

: an expression of good wishes when someone leaves

plural adieus or adieux \-ˈdüz, -ˈdyüz\

Full Definition of ADIEU

:  farewell —often used interjectionally
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Origin of ADIEU

Middle English, from Anglo-French a deu, a dieu, literally, to God
First Known Use: 14th century

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