căpcăun

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Romanian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Unknown. Generally believed to be based on a calque of Greek κυνοκέφαλος (kynokéfalos, literally dog-head). (See cap and câine). Also, possibly from a Medieval Latin *capcanus.

Noun[edit]

căpcăun m (plural căpcăuni)

  1. a mythical dog-headed monster or ogre

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