Where does “épineux” come from?
épineux (French) comes from Old French espineus, from Latin spinosus, from Latin spīna, from Proto-Italic speinā, from Proto-Indo-European spēy- — to stretch; thrive; succeed.
épineux (French): spikey; spiny; spikey; abrasive, nettlesome;...
Definitions
- spikey; spiny; spikey; abrasive, nettlesome;...
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