ouïe

French

Etymology

Deverbal of ouïr, corresponding to Latin audīta < audītus. Compare Occitan ausida, Catalan oïda, Spanish oído, Portuguese ouvido, Italian udito, Romansh udida, Friulian uldide.

Pronunciation

Noun

ouïe f (plural ouïes)

  1. hearing, audition
  2. gill (breathing organ)
  3. (music, lutherie) f-hole, sound hole

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