"sprue" meaning in French

See sprue in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /spʁy/ Forms: sprues [plural]
Etymology: From English sprue, from Dutch spruwe (“thrush”). Originally denoted a disease of the mouth characterised by ulcers. Etymology templates: {{bor|fr|en|sprue}} English sprue, {{der|fr|nl|spruwe|t=thrush}} Dutch spruwe (“thrush”) Head templates: {{fr-noun|f}} sprue f (plural sprues)
  1. sprue Tags: feminine
    Sense id: en-sprue-fr-noun-lGW9evtW Categories (other): French entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries
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