barreiro

See also: Barreiro

Portuguese

Etymology

Barro (“mud”) +‎ -eiro.

Pronunciation

(Portugal) IPA^(key): /bɐˈʁɐjɾu/
Audio (Portugal) (file)
Homophone: Barreiro

Noun

barreiro m (plural barreiros)

slough (muddy area)
clay pit (quarry where clay is extracted)

Synonyms

(slough): barral, lamaçal

Related terms

barral
barrento
barro
barroso

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