ludro

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Galician

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Obscure,[1] perhaps a crossing of a descendant of Proto-Indo-European *lówh₃trom (that which is used for washing), and of Latin lūridus (pale) which originated Italian lordo (filthy). Compare also lorda.

Cognate with Portuguese ludro.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ludro m (plural ludros)

  1. a layer of superficial dirt or grease
    Synonym: goldra
  2. sheep wool grease
    Synonym: peco
  3. liquid manure
    Synonyms: zudre, xurro

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References

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  1. ^ Da Cunha, Antônio Geraldo (1982). Dicionário etimológico Nova Fronteira da língua portuguesa, s.v. ludro.