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Etymology of the English word spoon

the English word spoon
derived from the Proto-Germanic root *spænuz

Derivations in English

Splayd, barspoon, soupspoon, spoonbill, spoonworm, spoony, tablespoon, teaspoon, spoonful

Derivations in other languages

French spoon

Cognates

Dutch spaan, German Span, Icelandic spónn, Swedish spon

Usage

Word found in Modern English


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