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peaceable

Pronunciation: /ˈpiːsəb(ə)l/

The English word “peaceable” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Favouring peace rather than conflict; not aggressive, tending to avoid violence (of people, actions etc.).
  2. Characterized by peace; peaceful, tranquil.

Etymology

From Anglo-Norman pesible, peisible, Middle French paisible, from pais (“peace”) + -ible; later remodelled after peace + -able.

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