javalina

Portuguese

Pronunciation

(Brazil) IPA^(key): /ˌʒa.va.ˈli.na/

Etymology 1

From Old French javeline, diminutive of javelot, from Celtic *gablakko-.

Noun

javalina f (plural javalinas)

javelin (throwing spear used as a weapon)

Synonyms

dardo

Hypernyms

lança

Etymology 2

From javali (“wild boar”).

Noun

javalina f (plural javalinas)

feminine equivalent of javali

Synonyms

gironda, tarimba

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