See also: pinon and piñon

Spanish

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Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /piˈɲon/ [piˈɲõn]
  • Rhymes: -on
  • Syllabification: pi‧ñón

Etymology 1

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From piña (pinecone) +‎ -ón (diminutive suffix).

Noun

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piñón m (plural piñones)

  1. pine nut; Araucaria nut
  2. pine sapling
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Etymology 2

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Borrowed from French pignon.

Noun

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piñón m (plural piñones)

  1. (mechanics) pinion (small gear or spindle)
    Synonyms: engranaje, engrane, rueda dentada
  2. (mechanics) sprocket (toothed wheel that enmeshes with a chain)
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Etymology 3

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From Latin pinna (feather) + -ón (augmentative suffix).

Noun

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piñón m (plural piñones)

  1. pinion (outer part of a bird's wing)

Further reading

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