French edit

Pronunciation edit

Etymology 1 edit

From Old Occitan pinhon, from pinha (pine-cone).

Noun edit

pignon m (plural pignons)

  1. pine nut, pine kernel
    Synonyms: (Quebec) noix de pin, pigne

Etymology 2 edit

From Vulgar Latin *pinnio, from Latin pinna.

Noun edit

pignon m (plural pignons)

  1. gable
Derived terms edit

Etymology 3 edit

From peigne +‎ -on.

Noun edit

pignon m (plural pignons)

  1. gearwheel, pinion, sprocket
Descendants edit
  • Catalan: pinyó
  • English: pinion
  • Spanish: piñón

Further reading edit