biscornu

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English

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Etymology

Borrowed from French biscornu.

Noun

biscornu (plural biscornus)

  1. A kind of ornamental pincushion, usually made out of Aida cloth or linen, and decorated with embroidery.

Anagrams

French

Etymology

From bis- +‎ cornu.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

biscornu (feminine biscornue, masculine plural biscornus, feminine plural biscornues)

  1. bizarre (weird-looking)
  2. crooked

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