péon

See also: peon and peón

French

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish peón. Doublet of pion.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pe.ɔ̃/

Noun

péon m (plural péons, feminine péone)

  1. (derogatory) an agricultural labourer in Mexico

Derived terms

  • péonage

Further reading

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