espadana

See also: espadaña

Galician

Alternative forms

  • espadaina

Etymology

From espada (sword), from Latin spatha, from Ancient Greek σπάθη (spáthē). Cognate with Spanish espadaña.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /espaˈðana̝/

Noun

espadana f (plural espadanas)

  1. cattail (Typha latifolia)
  2. (architecture) bell-gable

Derived terms

  • Espadanal
  • Espadanedo
  • Espadaneira
  • Espadanoso
  • Xunqueira de Espadanedo

References