algeroz

Portuguese

Alternative forms

  • aljaroz

Etymology

Borrowed from Arabic زُرُوب (zurūb), plural of زِرْب (zirb), via Andalusian Arabic.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /aw.ʒeˈɾɔ(j)s/ [aʊ̯.ʒeˈɾɔ(ɪ̯)s]
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /aw.ʒeˈɾɔ(j)ʃ/ [aʊ̯.ʒeˈɾɔ(ɪ̯)ʃ]
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /al.ʒɨˈɾɔʃ/ [aɫ.ʒɨˈɾɔʃ]

  • Rhymes: (Brazil) -ɔjs, -ɔs, (Portugal) -ɔʃ

Noun

algeroz m (plural algerozes)

  1. gutter (duct or channel beneath the eaves)
    Synonyms: calha, agueiro, canaleta

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