carpaza

Galician

Alternative forms

  • carpanza

Etymology

Unknown. Probably from a substrate language, as many botanicals.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [kaɾˈpaθɐ]

Noun

carpaza f (plural carpazas)

  1. rockrose (Cistus inflatus)
    Synonym: chaguazo
  2. heath, ling (Erica tetralix, Calluna vulgaris)
    Synonyms: carroucha, queiroa, uz

Derived terms

  • carpacedo
  • carpaceira
  • Carpaceira
  • Carpaceiras
  • Carpacide
  • Carpanzal
  • carpazal

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