ferrón

Galician

Alternative forms

• forrón

Etymology

From ferro (“iron”). Cognate with Portuguese ferrão.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /feˈroŋ/

Noun

ferrón m (plural ferróns)

1. stinger of an insect

   Synonyms: aguillón, ferrete

2. pig nose ring

   Synonyms: brinco, ferrete

3. metallic beak of a spinning top

References

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• Rosario Álvarez Blanco, editor (2014–2024), “ferrón”, in Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués (in Galician), Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega, →ISSN