espiña

Galician

/esˈpiɲa̝/

noun
Definitions
  • thorn
  • fishbone
  • (anatomy) spine
  • blackhead, pimple
  • (figurative) something which causes distress, longing, inquietude

Etymology

Inherited from Old Portuguese espinna inherited from Latin spīna (thorn, spine, prickle, spike).

Origin

Latin

spīna

Gloss

thorn, spine, prickle, spike

Concept
Semantic Field

Agriculture and vegetation

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Emoji

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