épineux

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French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old French espineus, espinus, from Latin spīnōsus. Equivalent to épine +‎ -eux.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /e.pi.nø/
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Adjective

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épineux (feminine épineuse, masculine plural épineux, feminine plural épineuses)

  1. spikey; spiny
  2. (figuratively) spikey; abrasive, nettlesome
  3. (figuratively, of a person) deliberately difficult or awkward
  4. spinous, spinal

Derived terms

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See also

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Noun

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épineux m (plural épineux)

  1. thornbush

Further reading

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