écusson

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French

Etymology

Inherited from Old French escuchon, escusson.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /e.ky.sɔ̃/
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Noun

écusson m (plural écussons)

  1. insignia, badge
  2. (heraldry) escutcheon
  3. bark of a tree containing what will become a bud (used in grafting)

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