fouce

Meaning

1. (feminine) a strong sickle usually provided with a large handle
2. (feminine) scythe

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈfowθɪ/

Etymology

Inherited from Latin: falx

Cognate with Portuguese: foice

Cognate with Asturian: foz

Cognate with Spanish: hoz

In summary

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese fouce (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), from Latin falcem, from Proto-Indo-European *dhalk-, *dhalg- (“a cutting tool”). Cognate with Portuguese foice, Asturian foz, Spanish hoz, Catalan falç.