forquilha

See also: Forquilha

Portuguese

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish horquilla.

Pronunciation

 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /foʁˈki.ʎɐ/ [fohˈki.ʎɐ]
    • (São Paulo) IPA(key): /foɾˈki.ʎɐ/
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /foʁˈki.ʎɐ/ [foχˈki.ʎɐ]
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /foɻˈki.ʎa/

  • Rhymes: -iʎɐ

Noun

forquilha f (plural forquilhas)

  1. pitchfork (farm tool with tines)
    Synonyms: forcado, garfo
  2. fork; bifurcation
    Synonyms: bifurcação, ramificação, Y

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