douve

French

Etymology 1

From Old French dove, doue, from Latin doga, from Ancient Greek δοχή (dokhḗ), from Proto-Indo-European *doḱ-éh₂.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /duv/

Noun

douve f (plural douves)

  1. moat (defensive ditch)
  2. stave (of a barrel)

Etymology 2

From Late Latin dolva.

Noun

douve f (plural douves)

  1. fluke (parasitic flatworm)

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