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Gender Feminine
Usage French
Pronounced Pron. GA-RAHNS
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Meaning & History

From the French name for a variety of flowering plant (genus Rubia; called madder in English), which is used to make red dye. This name was borne by the central character in the French film Les Enfants du Paradis (1945).

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Last ranked #98 in 2021 France

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flowers, plants, red
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Entry added April 5, 2022

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