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Definition of: vedette
(vi·det′) noun
1. A mounted sentinel placed in advance of an outpost.
2. A small vessel used to watch the movements of the enemy: also vedette boat.
3. Colloq. In France, a female movie star. Also spelled vidette. [<F <Ital. vedetta, alter. (after vedere see) of veletta, dim. of Sp. vela vigil <L vigilare watch]
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