chapeu

See also: chapéu and chapèu

Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

First attested in 1671. Either from French chapeau or from Old French chapel (compare Old Galician-Portuguese chapel). Doublet of capelo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /t͡ʃaˈpew/ [t͡ʃaˈpew], /t͡ʃaˈpɛw/ [t͡ʃaˈpɛw]
  • Audio:(file)
  • Rhymes: -ew, -ɛw
  • Hyphenation: cha‧peu

Noun

chapeu m (plural chapeus)

  1. hat
    Synonyms: pucho, sombreiro
    Pediu un chapeu de labrego e unhas gafas.
    He asked for a farmer's hat and glasses.

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