papa-léguas

Portuguese

Etymology

Literally, “eats-leagues”.

Pronunciation
 
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌpa.pɐˈlɛ.ɡwɐs/
    • (Rio de Janeiro) IPA(key): /ˌpa.pɐˈlɛ.ɡwɐʃ/
    • (Southern Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌpa.paˈlɛ.ɡwas/
  • (Portugal) IPA(key): /ˌpa.pɐˈlɛ.ɡwɐʃ/ [ˌpa.pɐˈlɛ.ɣwɐʃ]

Noun

papa-léguas m (invariable)

  1. roadrunner (bird of the Geococcyx genus)
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