baldufa

Catalan

Etymology

Perhaps related to balda (“latch; door knocker”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic) [bəlˈðu.fə]

IPA^(key): (Valencian) [balˈðu.fa]

Noun

baldufa f (plural baldufes)

spinning top
Synonym: burot
a short stout person
pivot, spindle
the bullet tuna (Auxis rochei) or the frigate tuna (Auxis thazard)
Synonyms: bísol, melva

Derived terms

baldufell

Further reading

“baldufa” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.

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