• Ramekin (odd word) reminded me of Merkin

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    Ramekin (odd word) reminded me of Merkin


    Lolita [8] Although I told myself I was looking merely for a soothing presence, a glorified pot-au-feu, an animated merkin, what
    really attracted me to Valeria was the imitation she gave of a little
    girl.


    Dutch: schaampruik
    German: Schamhaartoupet

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    Only in the 1950s did a trend emerge in British hotels and
    restaurants to add English translations (and sometimes extensive
    descriptions) to French menu listings.


    ----------- which reminds me of the French restaurant Scene from
    [Tampopo]

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