castrón

See also: castron

Galician

Castrón or bode ("buck")

Etymology

From castrar (to castrate) + -ón;[1] compare capón.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kasˈtɾoŋ/

Noun

castrón m (plural castróns)

  1. castrated buck (male goat)
  2. buck, billy goat
    Synonyms: bode, cabrón, chibo, godallo

References

  1. Coromines, Joan; Pascual, José A. (1991–1997). Diccionario crítico etimológico castellano e hispánico. Madrid: Gredos, s.v. castrar.
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