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debutante

noun

  1. upper class girl being introduced to society
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Wiktionary

Pronunciation: /ˌdɛbjuːˈtɑːnt/ / /ˌdeɪbjuːˈtɑːnt/

noun

Etymology: From French débutante. By surface analysis, debut + French -ante.

  1. A young woman who makes her first formal appearance in society.
  2. A female debutant, especially in sport and entertainment.