"claire" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: claires [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from French claire, the feminine form of clair (“clear”). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|fr|claire}} Borrowed from French claire Head templates: {{en-noun}} claire (plural claires)
  1. A small enclosed pond used for gathering and greening oysters. Related terms: clear
    Sense id: en-claire-en-noun-SyKuzVc4 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 59 1 31 9 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 52 1 41 7

Inflected forms

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