goupillon

French

Etymology

Originally Norman dialect. Related to goupille (vixen) and goupil (fox), in reference to a fox's tail.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡu.pi.jɔ̃/
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Noun

goupillon m (plural goupillons)

  1. (religion) aspergillum, aspergil
  2. bottlebrush

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