furabollos

Asturian

FWOTD – 1 November 2023

Etymology

From furar +‎ bollu, literally “bun-piercer”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌfuɾaˈboʎos/ [ˌfu.ɾaˈβ̞o.ʎos]
  • Rhymes: -oʎos
  • Syllabification: fu‧ra‧bo‧llos

Noun

furabollos m (plural furabollos)

  1. (anatomy) index finger
    • 2019, Francisco Álvarez, Pasaxeres de la nueche, La Ciudá Negra:
      — Pa correr yá tan los axentes d'uniforme. Ellos son el músculu y los detectives somos el celebru d'esti negociu — afirma apuntando col furabollos a la vidaya.
      "The uniformed cops do the running. They're the muscle and us detectives are the brains of this business", he stated, pointing to his temple with his index finger.

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