malla

Galician

[ˈmaʎɐ]

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) mesh structure made of connected strands of metal, fiber, or other flexible/ductile material, with evenly spaced openings between them
  • (fashion) knitting; knitwear
  • (uncountable) mail
  • link (of a chain or mail)

Etymology

Inherited from Old Portuguese malla borrowed from Old French maille (loop, stich, mesh) derived from Latin *macla, macula (stain, spot, blemish, mesh, fault).

Origin

Latin

macula

Gloss

stain, spot, blemish, mesh, fault

Concept
Semantic Field

The physical world

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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