escachapiollos

Galician

Alternative forms

  • cachapiollos, escochapiollos

Etymology

From escachar (to brit) +‎ piollo (louse): "louse-breaker".

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [esˌkat͡ʃapiˈoʎʊ]

Noun

escachapiollos m (invariable)

  1. (anatomy, informal) thumb
    Synonyms: matapiollos, polgar

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