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GirlPronounced French /ɔʁ.tɑ̃s/; American English /ˈhɔɹ.ˌtɛns/; British English /ˈhɔː.ˌtɛns/Finnish language family

Hortense

French form of Hortensia.

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Hortense is a girl name.

Pronunciation: French /ɔʁ.tɑ̃s/; American English /ˈhɔɹ.ˌtɛns/; British English /ˈhɔː.ˌtɛns/.

GenderGirl
PronunciationFrench /ɔʁ.tɑ̃s/; American English /ˈhɔɹ.ˌtɛns/; British English /ˈhɔː.ˌtɛns/
Language familyFinnish

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French form of Hortensia.

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Usage: french, english

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