English

Noun

épée ‎(plural épées)

1. Alternative spelling of epee

French

Etymology

From Middle French espee, from Old French espee, from Latin spatha, from Ancient Greek σπάθη ‎(spáthē).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /epe/
• Homophone: épées

Noun

épée f ‎(plural épées)

1. sword
2. glaive
3. (heraldry) sword; the weapon as shown on a coat of arms

Related terms

• épaule

See also

• escrime
• fleuret
• sabre