campaíña

Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Old Galician-Portuguese campaynna (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), a diminutive of campá (bell). Cognate with Portuguese campainha.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [kɑmpaˈiɲɐ]

Noun

campaíña f (plural campaíñas)

  1. little bell; handbell
  2. small cowbell or jingle bell
  3. uvula
  4. several flowers and plants

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