French

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Etymology

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Inherited from Vulgar Latin *cutina, from Latin cutis.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /kwan/, /kwɛn/
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Noun

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couenne f (plural couennes)

  1. bacon rind
  2. (colloquial) skin
    Synonym: peau
    • 2019, Alain Damasio, chapter 5, in Les furtifs [The Stealthies], La Volte, →ISBN:
      Là, s’il nous fait perdre deux plombes et qu’on ressort bredouilles, faudra pas qu’il compte sur Agü pour lui sauver sa couenne.
      If he makes us waste two hours and we come back empty-handed, he shouldn't count on Agü to save his skin.

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