bouton

English

Noun

bouton (plural boutons)

1. A bud-like swelling, especially one at the end of an axon

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French

Etymology

Old French boton, from Late Latin *buttōnem, of Germanic origin, or more likely from the verb bouter +‎ -on. Cf. Italian bottone, Spanish botón.

Pronunciation

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• IPA: /butɔ̃/

Noun

bouton m. (plural boutons)

1. button
2. (botany) bud
3. pimple, spot