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noun • a hair style in which the front hair is swept up from the forehead • French noblewoman who was the lover of Louis XV, whose policies she influenced (1721-1764) verb • style women's hair in a pompadour | ||||||||
| 30% | 5 | From the French for “burst” or “shine”, a word for applause, brilliant effect, glory, ostentation, showy splendour or social distinction | ||||||
noun • enthusiastic approval • ceremonial elegance and splendor • brilliant or conspicuous success or effect | ||||||||
| 29% | 10 | Mistress of a French château | ||||||
noun • the mistress of a chateau or large country house • a chain formerly worn at the waist by women; for carrying a purse or bunch of keys etc. | ||||||||
Splendour Pursued By A Grim French Mistress Crossword Clue
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POMPADOUR which was last seen in the The Guardian Cryptic crossword.
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POMPADOUR
Updated: October 14, 2023
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