copeau

French

Etymology

From Old French cospel, coispel, probably from Latin cuspis.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ.po/
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Noun

copeau m (plural copeaux)

  1. shaving (of wood); turning (of metal)
  2. swarf

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