guardamonte

Spanish

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of guarda (to guard (originally)) +‎ monte (mount, i.e. something mounted).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ɡwaɾdaˈmonte/ [ɡwaɾ.ð̞aˈmõn̪.t̪e]
  • Rhymes: -onte
  • Syllabification: guar‧da‧mon‧te

Noun

guardamonte m (plural guardamontes)

  1. trigger guard

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