gamallo

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Galician[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From a substrate language; compare gamón and gameito.[1]

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

gamallo m (plural gamallos)

  1. shrub, bush; shoot of oak
    Synonyms: arbusto, ramallo
  2. branch with leaves
    Synonyms: galla, póla, rama
  3. bay laurel (Laurus nobilis)

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References[edit]

  1. ^ Joan Coromines, José A. Pascual (1983–1991) “gamón”, in Diccionario crítico etimológico castellano e hispánico (in Spanish), Madrid: Gredos