vérrago

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Galician[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

Attested since the 18th century. Probably from Latin varus (eruption), influenced by verruga.[1]

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

vérrago m (plural vérragos)

  1. (veterinary medicine) cattle's subcutaneous swelling caused by larvae
    Synonym: verro

References[edit]

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