j'ouvert

/ (ˈʒuːvɛət) /

noun

mainly Caribbean the eve of Mardi gras; the Monday morning on which the festivities begin

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weal
well-being, prosperity, or happiness.
the intervening time.
a somewhat prolonged, sharp, shrill cry, as of pain, fear, or surprise.
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Word Origin for j'ouvert

from French jour ouvert the day having been opened

Words nearby j'ouvert

iō-tō, j, j particle, j point, j'adoube, j'ouvert, j, j, j-bar lift, j-cloth, j-pop, j-stroke
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