mexacán
Galician
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Etymology 1
From mexa (“piss”) and cama (“bed”), because of its supposed diuretic properties. Compare English pissabed.
Pronunciation
Noun
mexacán m (plural mexacáns)
Etymology 2
From mexa (“piss”) and can (“dog”).
Pronunciation
Noun
mexacán m (plural mexacáns)
- sea cucumber
- Synonym: carallote
See also
mexacán on the Galician Wikipedia.Wikipedia gl
References
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- Rosario Álvarez Blanco, editor (2014–2024), “mexacán”, in Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués (in Galician), Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega, →ISSN