tapaboques

Catalan

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of tapa (“to cover”) +‎ boques (“mouths”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [ˌta.pəˈβo.kəs]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [ˌta.pəˈbo.kəs]
• IPA^(key): (Valencia) [ˌta.paˈbo.kes]

Noun

tapaboques m (invariable)

1. neckwarmer (tube of cloth which covers the neck and chin)
2. muzzle cover (cap which fits over the muzzle of a firearm)
3. hubcap

Further reading

• “tapaboques” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.