poleiro

Galician

Etymology

From Old Galician and Old Galician-Portuguese poleiro, from Latin pullarius.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /poˈlejɾo̝/, /puˈlejɾo̝/

Noun

poleiro m (plural poleiros)

1. perch (branch or shaft where birds roost)
2. henhouse

   Synonym: galiñeiro

Derived terms

• empoleirado
• empoleirar

References

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

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Portuguese

Etymology

From Latin pullārius.

Noun

poleiro m (plural poleiros)

1. perch (branch or shaft where birds stand)

Related terms

• polo