roña

Probably from a Vulgar Latin *ronea or *aronea, from Latin arānea (“spiderweb”) (with probable influence from another word, such as rōbīgō (“rust”), rubea (“reddish”), or rōdō (“gnaw”)); cf. araña. Less likely linked to Latin aerūgō, aerūginem (“rust”).

roña f (plural roñes)

1. grime, dirt
2. rust

Probably from a Vulgar Latin *ronea or *aronea, from Latin arānea (“spiderweb”) (with probable influence from another word, such as rōbīgō (“rust”), rubea (“reddish”), or rōdō (“gnaw”)), and thus a doublet of araña. Compare Portuguese ronha, Galician raña, Catalan ronya, French rogne, Italian rogna; cf. also Romanian râie. Less likely linked to Latin aerūgō, aerūginem (“rust”).

roña f (plural roñas)

1. dirt; grime
2. rust

   Synonyms: herrumbre, orín

3. meanness

   Synonym: tacañería

4. mange (disease)
5. grudge (against someone)

   Synonym: ojeriza

6. trick

• roñoso

roña m or f (plural roñas)

1. mean person; grouch