tête-de-violon

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French[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From tête (“head”) +‎ violon (“violin”). From its appearance like the scrollwork head of a violin.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /tɛt.də.vjɔ.lɔ̃/

Noun[edit]

tête-de-violon f (plural têtes-de-violon)

  1. (food) fiddlehead (fern)
    Synonym: crosse de fougère

Descendants[edit]

  • English: tete de violin
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