gadoupa

Galician

Cat's pouta or gadoupa

Alternative forms

  • gazoupa

Etymology

Unknown. Perhaps a composite of Germanic *ga- with another term.[1] Compare gaspeto, agasallar.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡaˈðowpa̝/

Noun

gadoupa f (plural gadoupas)

  1. paw
    Synonym: pouta
  2. claw
  3. (figuratively) big, dull, clumsy hand

References

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