escalfapanxes

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Etymology[edit]

Verb-object compound, composed of escalfa (to warm) +‎ panxes (bellies).

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Noun[edit]

escalfapanxes m (invariable)

  1. fireplace
    • 1955, Xavier Benguerel, El testament:
      S'acotà a l'escalfapanxes amb l'intent de cremar la carta, però es repensà.
      She bent down to the fireplace with the intent of burning the letter but changed her mind.

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