soupçon
soupçon · soupçons
A very small amount; a hint; a trace, slight idea; an inklingA very small amount; a hint; a trace, slight idea; an inkling.
/suːpˈsɒn/
Meaning
2 sensesA very small amount; a hint; a trace, slight idea; an inkling.
Add a soupçon of red pepper.
coffee with a soupçon of cognac
(dated)A suspicion; a suggestion.
Origin
Unadapted borrowing from French soupçon. Doublet of suspection.Unadapted borrowing from French soupçon. Doublet of suspection.
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