roubignole

French

Alternative forms

• roubignolle

Etymology

Borrowed from Occitan robinhòla.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ʁu.bi.ɲɔl/

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Noun

roubignole f (plural roubignoles)

1. (colloquial, chiefly in the plural) nut, testicle

   Synonym: couille

   • 1977, Jacques Brel (lyrics and music), “Les F…”, in Les Marquises:

     Cessez de me gonfler, mes vieilles roubignoles / Avec votre art flamand-italo-espagnol

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