candea

Galician

Etymology

Inherited from Old Galician-Portuguese candea, from Latin candēla. Doublet of candil.

Cognate with Portuguese candeia and Spanish candela.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [kɑnˈde.ɐ]

Noun

candea f (plural candeas)

  1. candle
    Synonym: estadal
  2. catkin
    Synonym: amento
  3. tassel (of corn)
  4. icicle
    Synonyms: carambelo, carambo, caramelo

Derived terms

See also

References

Old Galician-Portuguese

Etymology

Inherited from Latin candēla. Cognate with Old Spanish candela.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kan.ˈde.a/

Noun

candea f (plural candeas)

  1. candle, votive candle

Derived terms

Descendants

  • Galician: candea
  • Portuguese: candeia (see there for further descendants)

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