Question 1

What does the French word "coussin" mean?

Accepted Answer

A covering composed of fabric, leather, padded and used for support, decoration or seating.
A kind of bag sewn on all sides and filled with feathers, fluff or horsehair, to lean on, sit on or rest the feet on.
Any device that resembles the shape of a cushion and generally serves to prevent friction, such as in a harnessed collar, an electrical machine, etc.
Base.
A soft wooden piece to preserve the bars.
A rope bearing intended to protect a towline or sail from wear due to friction.
A wooden plaque with one padded face used by gilders to hold the gold leaves they are about to cut.
A square box with a padded exterior used as a lace-making frame.

Question 2

What is the etymology of thr French word "coussin"?

Accepted Answer

from the Late Latin coxinus, which in turn derives from coxa, meaning 'thigh' and -inus, meaning 'object padded and placed originally under the thighs'.

Question 3

What is the plural of the French word "coussin"?

Accepted Answer

coussins

Question 4

How to translate "coussin" into german?

Accepted Answer

Kissen

Question 5

How do you say "coussin" in english?

Accepted Answer

squab

Question 6

How do you translate "coussin" into portuguese?

Accepted Answer

coxim

Question 7

How do you translate "coussin" into spanish?

Accepted Answer

cojín

Question 8

How to translate "coussin" into italian?

Accepted Answer

cuscino

coussin

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