cabra cega

See also: cabra-cega

Galician

Etymology

Attested since the 19th century: cabra (“goat”) +‎ cega (“blind”). Compare pitacega.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˌkɑβɾaˈθɛɣɐ], (western) [ˌkɑβɾaˈsɛħɐ]

Noun

cabra cega f (plural cabras cegas)

1. water strider

   Synonyms: pitacega, zapateiro

References

• “cabras” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
• “cabra cega” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
• “cabra cega” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.