Definitions for berceuse

berceuse ber·ceuse

Spelling: [French ber-sœz]
IPA: /French bɛrˈsœz/

Berceuse is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 12 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 15 points.

You can make 156 anagrams from letters in berceuse (bceeersu).

Definitions for berceuse

noun

  1. a cradlesong; lullaby.
  2. a composition for instrument or voice, having a soothing, reflective character.

Origin of berceuse

1875-80; French, equivalent to berc(er) to rock + -euse -euse

Examples for berceuse

Every violinist plays, or ought to play, his delicious "berceuse."

When d'Albert plays Chopin's berceuse, beautifully, it is a lullaby for healthy male children growing too big for the cradle.

If you would like some more, I will play you the berceuse now.

The plaintive melody of the berceuse rang in her ears on duty and off, till at last she could stand it no longer.

Word Value for berceuse
Scrable

12

Words with friends

15

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