French edit

Etymology edit

Inherited from Middle French peau, from Old French pel, from Latin pellem, ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *pel- (to cover, wrap; skin, hide; cloth).

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

peau f (plural peaux)

  1. skin of a person or animal
    Synonym: épiderme
  2. hide, fur
  3. skin (protective outer layer of a plant or fruit)
  4. pellicule formed on top of certain prepared foods

Derived terms edit

References edit

  • Nouveau Petit Larousse illustré. Dictionnaire encyclopédique. Paris, Librairie Larousse, 1952, 146th edition

Further reading edit

Middle French edit

Etymology edit

From Old French pel.

Noun edit

peau f (plural peaux or peaulx)

  1. skin

Descendants edit

  • French: peau

Tongan edit

Noun edit

peau

  1. wave (in water etc)
    Synonym: ngalu