épineux

French

Etymology

From Old French espineus, espinus, from Latin spīnōsus. Equivalent to épine +‎ -eux.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): /epinø/
Rhymes: -ø

Adjective

épineux (feminine singular épineuse, masculine plural épineux, feminine plural épineuses)

spikey; spiny
(figuratively) spikey; abrasive, nettlesome
(figuratively, of a person) deliberately difficult or awkward
spinous, spinal

Noun

épineux m (plural épineux)

thornbush

Further reading

“épineux” in le Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

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