monyo

See also: monyó

Catalan

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish moño.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): (Central) [ˈmo.ɲu]

IPA^(key): (Balearic, Valencian) [ˈmo.ɲo]

Noun

monyo m (plural monyos)

chignon, bun
Synonyms: trossa, castanya
(chiefly Valencia) head of hair; hairstyle

Further reading

“monyo” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
“monyo” in Diccionari català-valencià-balear, Antoni Maria Alcover and Francesc de Borja Moll, 1962.
“monyo” in Diccionari normatiu valencià, Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua.

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