algàlia

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Etymology 1[edit]

From Andalusian Arabic الغَالِيَة (al-ḡál(i)ya), from Arabic غَالِيَّة (ḡāliyya).

Noun[edit]

algàlia f (plural algàlies)

  1. civet (perfume)

Etymology 2[edit]

Learned borrowing from Latin algalia, from Ancient Greek ἐργαλεῖον (ergaleîon, tool, instrument).

Noun[edit]

algàlia f (plural algàlies)

  1. a urinary catheter
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