saramaganta

Galician

Alternative forms

  • sarmaganta

Etymology

Probably a blend of Latin salamandra and another term.

Pronunciation

 
  • IPA(key): (standard) /saɾamaˈɡanta/ [s̺a.ɾa.mɑˈɣ̞ɑn̪.t̪ɐ]
  • IPA(key): (gheada) /saɾamaˈħanta/ [s̺a.ɾa.mɑˈħɑn̪.t̪ɐ]

  • Rhymes: -anta

Noun

saramaganta f (plural saramagantas)

  1. gold-striped salamander (Chioglossa lusitanica)
    Synonyms: salamántiga rabilonga, salamántiga galega
  2. (loosely) salamander
    Synonyms: píntega, sapagueira

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