brúixola

Catalan

Etymology

Alteration of Vulgar Latin buxida (“box”) with influence from Latin capsula.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [ˈbɾu.ʃu.lə]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [ˈbɾu.ʃo.lə]
• IPA^(key): (Valencian) [ˈbɾuj.ʃo.la]

Noun

brúixola f (plural brúixoles)

1. compass (navigational tool)

   Synonym: compàs

Further reading

• “brúixola” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.