"grande horizontale" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: grandes horizontales [plural]
Etymology: From French grande horizontale. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|fr|grande horizontale}} French grande horizontale Head templates: {{en-noun|grandes horizontales|nolinkhead=1}} grande horizontale (plural grandes horizontales)
  1. A high-status prostitute; a courtesan.
    Sense id: en-grande_horizontale-en-noun-f1ZrD6tC Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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