rovell

Catalan

Alternative forms

  • rovei

Etymology

Inherited from Old Catalan roveyl, from Vulgar Latin *rōbĭclus, diminutive based on Latin rōbīgō (rust). First attested in the 13th century.[1] Compare Occitan rovilh, French rouille, Spanish robín.

Pronunciation

Noun

rovell m (plural rovells)

  1. rust (oxidation)
  2. rust (plant disease)
  3. (figurative) rustiness
  4. yolk

Derived terms

See also

References

  1. rovell”, in Gran Diccionari de la Llengua Catalana, Grup Enciclopèdia Catalana, 2024
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