foënecommon nounEtymologyexpandFrom Latin fuscina (fork). In the 12th century: foine (/fwɛn/).Definitions1. A fishing tool. A trident or iron fork with pointed and barbed branches used for fishing. The foëne is thrown at fish passing near the surface and pulled back using a cord attached to its handle.pêcheexpand2. Regionally, it designates the fork used to handle hay.expandOn écrit aussi foène, fouanne, fouëne et fouine.SynonymangonPluralfoënesTranslationsenglish:pronged harpoonSee alsofoënes (v.) fouine (cn.) fouineur (adj.) fouëne (cn.) fouiner (v.) fouinard (adj.)
english:pronged harpoonenglish:pronged harpoon