Cinderella

== English == === Alternative forms === (common noun): cinderella === Etymology === From cinder +‎ Italian -ella, as in little cinder girl. Compare French Cendrillon. === Pronunciation === IPA(key): /ˌsɪndəˈɹɛlə/ Rhymes: -ɛlə === Proper noun === Cinderella (plural Cinderellas) A popular fairy tale embodying a classic folk tale myth-element of unjust oppression and triumphant reward. The main character in this story, a mistreated and impoverished girl. (rare) A female given name originating as a coinage. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ==== === Noun === Cinderella (plural Cinderellas) (figuratively, by analogy) A mistreated and impoverished girl. (attributive) Something rising unexpectedly from obscurity to success, as a Cinderella team. (attributive) Something neglected and denied resources, as a Cinderella service. (attributive, informal, colloquial) A procedure or surgery to reshape the feet. (philately) A stamp or stamp-like label issued for purposes other than postal administration, not issued by a central government, or not listed in most general catalogues. (rare, derogatory) A woman employed to clean, especially to remove ash from stoves and fireplaces. ==== References ==== L. N. and M. Williams, Cinderella Stamps, London, Heinemann, 1970 === Further reading === Cinderella on Wikipedia.Wikipedia Cinderella portal on Wikisource.Wikisource “Cinderella”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.