âpre
Meaning
- acrid, pungent, bitter
- harsh
- rough, fierce, harsh
Concepts
poignant
Synonyms
vin rugueux
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/apʁ/
Etymology
Inherited from Middle French aspre, from Old French aspre, from Latin asper, according to the TLFi, an early borrowing. Compare Italian aspro, Spanish and Portuguese áspero.
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