ingenue

in·gé·nue also in·ge·nue  (zh-n)

n.

1. A naive, innocent girl or young woman.

2.

a. The role of an ingénue in a dramatic production.

b. An actress playing such a role.

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[French, feminine of ingénu, guileless, from Latin ingenuus, ingenuous; see ingenuous.]

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ingenue [an-jay-new]

Noun

an innocent or inexperienced young woman, esp. as a role played by an actress [French]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	ingenue - an actress who specializes in playing the role of an artless innocent young girl actor, histrion, thespian, role player, player - a theatrical performer
	2.	ingenue - an artless innocent young girl (especially as portrayed on the stage) juvenile, juvenile person - a young person, not fully developed
	3.	ingenue - the role of an innocent artless young woman in a play persona, theatrical role, role, character, part - an actor's portrayal of someone in a play; "she played the part of Desdemona"