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bouton

bouton

English

Noun

bouton ‎(plural boutons)

  1. A bud-like swelling, especially one at the end of an axon

French

Etymology

Old French boton, from Late Latin *bottōnem, of Germanic origin, or more likely from the verb bouter +‎ -on. Compare Italian bottone, Spanish botón.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /butɔ̃/

Noun

bouton m ‎(plural boutons)

  1. button
  2. (botany) bud
  3. pimple, spot

Norman

Etymology

From Old French boton, from Late Latin *bottōnem, of Germanic origin.

Noun

bouton m ‎(plural boutons)

  1. (Jersey) button

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