jusant

French

Etymology

Ultimately from Late Latin iūsānus (“lower”, adjective).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʒy.zɑ̃/

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Noun

jusant m (plural jusants)

1. (nautical) ebb, low tide

   Synonym: reflux

Further reading

• “jusant”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012

Norman

Etymology

jus (“juice”) +‎ -ant

Adjective

jusant m

1. (Jersey) juicy