foupa

Galician

Alternative forms

  • fopa

Etymology

Probably from Latin faluppa (chaff).[1][2] Cognate with Asturian falopiu.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɔwpa̝/, /ˈfowpa̝/

Noun

foupa f (plural foupas)

  1. spark
  2. pine needle
  3. heather

Derived terms

  • foupeiro

References

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