gouvernail

French

Etymology

Inherited from Old French governail, from Latin gubernāculum. By surface analysis, gouverner +‎ -ail.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡu.vɛʁ.naj/
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Noun

gouvernail m (plural gouvernails)

  1. rudder (underwater vane used to steer a vessel)

Further reading

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