phoque

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French

Etymology

From Latin phōca, from Ancient Greek φώκη (phṓkē). Compare Italian foca.

Pronunciation

Noun

phoque m (plural phoques)

  1. seal (pinniped)
    • 1924, Emmanuel Bove, Mes Amis[1]:
      Des reflets s’enfonçaient à pic dans la Seine. La surface du fleuve remuait comme s’il y avait des phoques sous l’eau.
      (please add an English translation of this quotation)
  2. sealskin (fabric made from fur of seals)

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