French word peloton comes from French -on, French pelote

Detailed word origin of peloton

Dictionary entry	Language	Definition
-on	French (fra)	Forming diminutives of things, including some animals.. Indicating origin or occupation. (physics, and, biology) -on.
pelote	French (fra)	(Quebec, slang) pussy (female genitalia). Ball (e.g. of string, wire). Ball (in the game of jeu de paume). Droppings (animal waste). Pelota (sport).
peloton	French (fra)	(military) platoon. Pack, bunch (of cyclists etc.). Small ball (of thread etc.).

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