"à la louche" meaning in All languages combined

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Adverb [French]

IPA: /a la luʃ/ Audio: LL-Q150 (fra)-LoquaxFR-à la louche.wav
Etymology: Literally, “by the ladle”, referring to the use of a ladleful as an approximate quantity. Etymology templates: {{m-g|by the ladle}} “by the ladle”, {{lit|by the ladle}} Literally, “by the ladle” Head templates: {{fr-adv}} à la louche
  1. (informal) roughly, approximately, give or take Tags: informal Related terms: au doigt mouillé, à vue de nez
    Sense id: en-à_la_louche-fr-adv-fx6GKu5p Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header

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