pignon

French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pi.ɲɔ̃/

Etymology 1

From Old Occitan pinhon, from pinha (“pine-cone”).

Noun

pignon m (plural pignons)

  1. pine nut, pine kernel
    Synonyms: (Quebec) noix de pin, pigne

Etymology 2

From Vulgar Latin *pinnio, from Latin pinna.

Noun

pignon m (plural pignons)

  1. gable
Derived terms

Etymology 3

From peigne +‎ -on.

Noun

pignon m (plural pignons)

  1. gearwheel, pinion, sprocket
Descendants
  • → Catalan: pinyó
  • → English: pinion
  • → Spanish: piñón

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