peau

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French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Middle French peau, from Old French pel, from Latin pellem, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *pel- (to cover, wrap; skin, hide; cloth).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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peau f (plural peaux)

  1. skin of a person or animal
    Synonym: épiderme
  2. hide, fur
  3. skin (protective outer layer of a plant or fruit)
  4. skin formed on top of certain prepared foods

Derived terms

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References

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  • Nouveau Petit Larousse illustré. Dictionnaire encyclopédique. Paris, Librairie Larousse, 1952, 146th edition

Further reading

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Middle French

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Etymology

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From Old French pel.

Noun

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peau f (plural peaux or peaulx)

  1. skin

Descendants

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  • French: peau

Tongan

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Noun

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peau

  1. wave (in water etc)
    Synonym: ngalu