esca

Galician

/ˈeska̝/

noun
Definitions
  • tinder dry plants used to light a fire
  • bait

Etymology

Inherited from Latin ēsca (food, bait, dish prepared for the table).

Origin

Latin

ēsca

Gloss

food, bait, dish prepared for the table

Concept
Semantic Field

Food and drink

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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