costard

English

Etymology

Perhaps from Old French coste (“rib”) + -ard, in reference to its ribbed appearance

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈkɒs.təd/

Noun

costard (plural costards)

  1. (Britain) a large cooking apple
  2. the tree of this fruit
  3. (archaic, humorous) head

French

Etymology

costume +‎ -ard

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔs.taʁ/

Noun

costard m (plural costards)

  1. (colloquial) suit
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