[ˌpɪkəˈjuːn], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- of little value or significance; petty
(e.g: the picayune squabbling of party politicians)


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Origin:
early 19th century: from French picaillon, denoting a Piedmontese copper coin, also used to mean ‘cash’, from Provençal picaioun, of unknown ultimate origin

[ˌpɪkəˈjuːn], (Noun)

Definitions:
- a small coin of little value, especially a 5-cent piece


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Origin:
early 19th century: from French picaillon, denoting a Piedmontese copper coin, also used to mean ‘cash’, from Provençal picaioun, of unknown ultimate origin