croupion

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French

Etymology

From croupe +‎ -ion.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kʁu.pjɔ̃/
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Noun

croupion m (plural croupions)

  1. rump
  2. parson's nose

Further reading

Louisiana Creole

Etymology

From French croupion (rump).

Noun

croupion

  1. rump

References

  • Alcée Fortier, Louisiana Folktales