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coup d'oeil

/ˈku deɪ/

coup d'oeil noun: a glimpse, a glance; the ability, especially of a military officer, to understand much at a glance.

Noun

coup d'oeil (plural coups d'oeil)

  1. A glimpse, a glance; the ability, especially of a military officer, to understand much at a glance.

Forms of coup d'oeil

pluralcoups d'oeil
alternative formcoup d’œil

Origin of coup d'oeil

French coup d'œil (“stroke of the eye”).

Questions about coup d'oeil

What does coup d'oeil mean?
Coup d'oeil means a glimpse, a glance; the ability, especially of a military officer, to understand much at a glance.
What part of speech is coup d'oeil?
Coup d'oeil is a noun.
How do you pronounce coup d'oeil?
Coup d'oeil is pronounced /ˈku deɪ/.
What is the plural of coup d'oeil?
The plural of coup d'oeil is coups d'oeil.

Words near coup d'oeil in the dictionary

  1. coup
  2. Coup Belt
  3. coup d'arret
  4. coup d'etat
  5. coup d'etats
  6. coup d'oeil
  7. coup d'théâtre
  8. coup d'état
  9. coup d'états
  10. coup d'œil
  11. coup de force

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