peignure

French

Etymology

From peigner +‎ -ure.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pɛ.ɲyʁ/ ~ /pe.ɲyʁ/

Noun

peignure f (plural peignures)

  1. (Canada) a haircut
  2. (in the plural) hairs that fall from the head when brushing; combings
    Synonym: démêlures
  3. (in the plural) leftover hemp from the making of rope
  4. (nautical, in the plural) the action of unraveling rope
  5. (nautical, in the plural) unwound rope

References

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