boussole

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French

Etymology

Borrowed from Italian bùssola.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /bu.sɔl/
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Noun

boussole f (plural boussoles)

  1. compass (navigational tool)
    Synonym: compas

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Arabic: بوصلة (būṣṣula)
  • Romanian: busolă

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