peó

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See also: peo, PEO, and pe'o

Catalan

Etymology

Inherited from Late Latin pedōnem (literally pedestrian), derived from ped- (foot). Compare Spanish peón, French pion.

Pronunciation

Noun

peó m (plural peons, feminine peona)

  1. footsoldier, footman
    Synonym: peoner
  2. (chess) pawn

See also

Chess pieces in Catalan · peces d'escacs (layout · text)
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rei reina, dama torre alfil cavall peó

Further reading