épi

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French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Old French espi, from Latin spīcum, one of the variants of spīca. Doublet of aspic.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /e.pi/
  • Audio; un épi:(file)

Noun

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épi m (plural épis)

  1. ear (of corn)
  2. cowlick
  3. spica (bandage)
  4. (architecture) groyne, groin (US)
  5. (roofing) finial
  6. opus spicatum
  7. angle parking
  8. shelf or storage unit with storage areas on both sides, placed in the middle of a room, notably found in libraries
  9. (Louisiana, Cajun, in the plural) vegetables
    Synonym: légume

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