reja

Spanish

noun
Definitions
  • grate, grating, grille
  • (in the plural) bars e.g., of a jail cell

Etymology

Borrowed from Catalan, Valencian reixa derived from Latin *regla, regula (rule, bar, pattern, straight stick, ruler), regia.

Origin

Latin

regia

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