apagallums

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Etymology

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Verb-object compound, composed of apaga (to snuff, to extinguish) +‎ llums (lights).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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apagallums m (invariable)

  1. candle snuffer
  2. (Christianity) sacristan, sexton
    Synonym: sagristà
  3. obscurantist
    Synonym: obscurantista
  4. parasol mushroom
    Synonyms: paloma, cogomella
  5. false salsify (Scorzonera laciniata)
    Synonyms: barballa, cuixabarba
  6. London rocket (Sisymbrium irio)
    Synonyms: matallums, bufallums
  7. smooth gold fleece (Urospermum dalechampii)
    Synonym: amargot

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