voeu

noun

ˈv|ə,
|ər(‧),
|ə̄,
F |œ̅
plural voeux
|ə(z),
|ərz,
|ər(‧),
|ə̄(z),
|œ̅
: a proposal or recommendation made by a country to an international body or conference

Word History

Etymology

French vœu vow, wish, from Old French vou

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“Voeu.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/voeu. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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