esplugabous

Catalan

Alternative forms

  • esplugabou, espulgabou

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of espluga (to delouse) +‎ bous (oxen).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (Central) [əsˌplu.ɣəˈβɔws]
  • IPA(key): (Balearic) [əsˌplu.ɣəˈbɔws]
  • IPA(key): (Valencia) [esˌplu.ɣaˈbɔws]
  • Audio (Catalonia):(file)

Noun

esplugabous m (invariable)

  1. cattle egret (Bubulcus ibis)
    Synonym: garsa blanca

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