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pignon

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French

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Pronunciation

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Etymology 1

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

Noun

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pignon m (plural pignons)

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

Etymology 2

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From Vulgar Latin *pinnio, from Latin pinna.

Noun

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pignon m (plural pignons)

  1. gable
Derived terms
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Etymology 3

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From peigne +‎ -on.

Noun

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pignon m (plural pignons)

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

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