estopa

Galician

/esˈtopa̝/

noun
Definitions
  • tow coarse fibre obtained as a crossproduct during flax processing
  • (nautical) oakum fibrous caulking material

Etymology

Inherited from Latin stuppa (tow, coarse flax) derived from Ancient Greek στύππη.

Origin

Ancient Greek

στύππη

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