nœud

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French[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Inherited from Old French neu, from Latin nōdus, from Proto-Indo-European *gned-, *gnod- (to bind). Doublet of knout.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /nø/
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  • Rhymes:

Noun[edit]

nœud m (plural nœuds)

  1. knot (tangle)
  2. knot (unit of speed, one nautical mile per hour)
  3. (slang) penis
  4. (slang) stupid person
  5. (physics, music, computing) node
  6. knot (muscular tension)

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