Haute
[oht] /oʊt/
adjective
1.
high-class or high-toned; fancy:
an haute restaurant that attracts a monied crowd.
2.
high; elevated; upper.
adj.
French, literally “high,” fem. of haut (see haught). Haute bourgeoisie “the (French) upper-middle class” is from 1888.
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[oht ey-kohl, -kawl; French oh tey-kawl] /ˌoʊt eɪˈkoʊl, -ˈkɔl; French oʊ teɪˈkɔl/ noun, plural hautes écoles [ohts ey-kohl, -kawl; French oht zey-kawl] /ˌoʊts eɪˈkoʊl, -kɔl; French oʊt zeɪˈkɔl/ (Show IPA) 1. a series of intricate steps, gaits, etc., taught to an exhibition horse. 2. (def 2). /ot ekɔl/ noun 1. the classical art of riding
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