arrocho

Galician

Etymology

Perhaps from garrocha. Confer French garrocher and garrot.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /aˈrot͡ʃo̝/

Noun

arrocho f (plural arrochos)

1. garrot; a stick or piece of wood at the extreme of a rope used for securing a load

   Synonym: targa

2. bread crust

   Synonym: rocho

Derived terms

• arrocheiro
• rocho

Related terms

• garrocha

References

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• “arrocho” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.