copeau

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old French cospel, coispel, probably from Latin cuspis.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /kɔ.po/
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

copeau m (plural copeaux)

  1. shaving (of wood); turning (of metal)
  2. swarf

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