Perrault
Americannoun
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Charles 1628–1703, French poet, critic, and author of fairy tales.
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his brother Claude 1613–88, French architect, scientist, and physician.
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"There were three agencies five years ago -- there are 25 today, with options for every budget," said Florian Perrault, the founder of Paris Proposal Agency.
From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026
However, French anatomist Claude Perrault had already drawn a much more accurate representation in 1669, showing two optic nerves that crossed and then continued straight.
From Science Daily • Nov. 19, 2025
Pollard imagines the origins of many of the tales gathered by Charles Perrault.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2024
“So the warmer the nest is, the more likely that nest is to produce females,” Perrault said.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 23, 2023
François’s whip snapped less frequently, and Perrault even honored Buck by lifting up his feet and carefully examining them.
From "The Call of the Wild" by Jack London
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