epee Meaning & Definition
/ˈɛpeɪ/
What Does Epee Mean?
As a noun, epee means A sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing.
Epee in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈɛpeɪ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Plural | epees |
Epee Definition (Noun)
- A sharp-pointed dueling sword with a bell-shaped guard, used (with the end blunted) in sport fencing.
Synonyms of Epee
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Epee synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Epee
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Epee in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
epee (plural epees)
Origin of Epee
Borrowed from French épée, from Latin spatha, from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē). Doublet of spatha, spathe, and spade.
How Do You Say Epee?
The standard pronunciation of epee is //ˈɛpeɪ//, spoken in 1 syllable.