“The Repast of the Lion” painter Rousseau Crossword Clue

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ROUSSEAU (noun)
1. French philosopher and writer born in Switzerland; believed that the natural goodness of man was warped by society; ideas influenced the French Revolution (1712-1778)
2. French primitive painter (1844-1910)
PAINTER (noun)
1. large American feline resembling a lion
2. a line that is attached to the bow of a boat and used for tying up (as when docking or towing)

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