poitevin

See also: Poitevin

French

Etymology

Inherited from Middle French poitevin, from Old French poitevin, from Late Latin pictāvīnus, from Pictāvus (“Poitou”), of Gaulish origin. Equivalent to Poitou +‎ -in.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /pwat.vɛ̃/
  • Audio (France (Lyon)):(file)
  • Rhymes: -ɛ̃

Adjective

poitevin (feminine poitevine, masculine plural poitevins, feminine plural poitevines)

  1. (relational) of Poitou or Poitiers; Poitevin

Noun

poitevin m (uncountable)

  1. Poitevin (dialect of Poitou)

Further reading

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