Definition of peau de chagrin in English:

peau de chagrin

noun ˌpəʊ də ˈʃaɡr(ɪ)nˌpəʊ də ʃaˈɡrã

Used allusively to indicate the progressive diminution of something, especially the human lifespan.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in ‘George Eliot’ (1819–1880), novelist (real name Mary Ann Evans). From French peau de chagrin, lit. ‘skin of grained leather’ from peau + de + chagrin.

Definition of peau de chagrin in US English:

peau de chagrin

noun

Used allusively to indicate the progressive diminution of something, especially the human lifespan.

Origin

Mid 19th century; earliest use found in ‘George Eliot’ (1819–1880), novelist (real name Mary Ann Evans). From French peau de chagrin, lit. ‘skin of grained leather’ from peau + de + chagrin.

单词	peau de chagrin
释义	Definition of peau de chagrin in English: peau de chagrin noun ˌpəʊ də ˈʃaɡr(ɪ)nˌpəʊ də ʃaˈɡrã Used allusively to indicate the progressive diminution of something, especially the human lifespan. Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in ‘George Eliot’ (1819–1880), novelist (real name Mary Ann Evans). From French peau de chagrin, lit. ‘skin of grained leather’ from peau + de + chagrin. Definition of peau de chagrin in US English: peau de chagrin noun Used allusively to indicate the progressive diminution of something, especially the human lifespan. Origin Mid 19th century; earliest use found in ‘George Eliot’ (1819–1880), novelist (real name Mary Ann Evans). From French peau de chagrin, lit. ‘skin of grained leather’ from peau + de + chagrin.
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