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Definition of en travesti in English:

en travesti

adverb & adjective

  • Dressed as a member of the opposite sex for a theatrical role.

    as adverb ‘a leading tenor en travesti’

Origin

French, literally ‘(dressed) in disguise’.

Pronunciation

en travesti

/ɒ̃ ˌtravɛˈstiː/