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dé•grin•go•lade
Pronunciation: (dā-gran-gô-lad'; Eng. dā-grang"gu-läd'), [key]—
n.,
—pl. -ladesPronunciation: (-lad'; Eng. -lädz'). [key]
French.a quick deterioration or breakdown, as of a situation or circumstance.
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