épine
See also: épiné
French
Etymology
From Middle French espine, from Old French espine, from Latin spīna, from Proto-Italic *speinā, from Proto-Indo-European *spey- (“sharp point”).
Pronunciation
Noun
épine f (plural épines)
- thorn; spine; prickle
- An aperitif made from blackthorn berries
Related terms
Verb
épine
- first-person singular present indicative of épiner
- third-person singular present indicative of épiner
- first-person singular present subjunctive of épiner
- third-person singular present subjunctive of épiner
- second-person singular imperative of épiner
Further reading
- “épine”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
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