paxariño

Galician

Etymology

From Old Galician-Portuguese passarinna (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria): paxaro +‎ -iño. Cognate with Portuguese passarinho.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [paʃaˈɾiɲʊ]

Noun

paxariño m (plural paxariños)

  1. nestling
  2. birdie, little bird

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