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debutante

deb·u·tante [ débbyə tnt ] (plural deb·u·tantes)


noun 
Definition:
 
young woman introduced into society: a young woman who is being introduced formally into society by appearing at a formal social event such as a dance or party for the first time

[Early 19th century. < French, "leading off" < present participle of débuter (see debut)]
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