peó

See also: peo, PEO, and pe'o

Catalan

Etymology

From Late Latin pedōnem, accusative of pedō (one who goes on foot), from pēs (foot). Cognate with Spanish peón, French pion, Italian pedone.

Pronunciation

  • (Balearic, Central) IPA(key): /pəˈo/
  • (Valencian) IPA(key): /peˈo/
  • Homophone: paó (Balearic, Central)

Noun

peó m (plural peons, feminine peona)

  1. footsoldier, footman
    Synonym: peoner
  2. (chess) pawn

See also

Chess pieces in Catalan · peces d'escacs (layout · text)
rei reina, dama torre alfil cavall peó

Further reading

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