ferraña

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See also: ferrana

Galician[edit]

Alternative forms[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin farrāginem (fodder), from far (spelt).[1] Compare the evolution of sartaña (frying pan), from Latin sartāginem (frying pan).

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

ferraña f (plural ferrañas)

  1. green rye used as fodder
    Synonym: mosqueira
  2. fodder
    Synonym: forraxe

References[edit]

  1. ^ Joan Coromines, José A. Pascual (1983–1991) “andén”, in Diccionario crítico etimológico castellano e hispánico (in Spanish), Madrid: Gredos