clatell
Catalan
Alternative forms
- clotell
Etymology
From clotell, diminutive of clot.
Noun
clatell m (plural clatells)
- nape, back of the neck
- Synonym: bescoll
- 1906, Josep Morató i Grau, Els habitants de la lluna, Ilustració Catalana, page 65:
- Se’l veya córrer per la vila ab el barret al clatell, no adonantse de ningú, xiulant de baix en baix tonades tristes ò mormolant tot sol com si s’hagués tornat tarumba.
- He was seen running around town with his hat in the back of his neck, unaware of anyone, softly whistling sad tunes or mumbling to himself as if dazed.
Derived terms
- clatellada
- clatellejar
- clatellot
- clatellut
Further reading
- “clatell” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
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