tricouniEtymologyFrom the nickname of the inventor, Félix-Valentin Genecand (1878-1957).tricouni means A kind of metal nail fixed to the soles of shoes or boots to improve their grip. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 87 out of 100.nounA kind of metal nail fixed to the soles of shoes or boots to improve their grip.“To add tricounis, first soak the boots for a day or so in cold water — this softens the leather of the soles and makes nailing easier. Next decide on how many tricounis you want, say, five or six per boot […]”