Where does “acné” come from?

acné (French) comes from Ancient Greek ἀκμή, from Proto-Indo-European h₂eḱ- — sharp.

acné (French): acne

Definitions

Step	Language	Word	Meaning
1	Ancient Greek	ἀκμή	point, edge; the highest or culminating point of...
2	Proto-Indo-European	h₂eḱ-	sharp

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