/ˈfowθɪ/, /ˈfowsɪ/
OrixeInherited 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.
- femininea strong sickle usually provided with a large handle
- femininescythe
Formasfouces(plural) · foi(alternative) · fouz(alternative) · fouza(alternative)