roca
Galician
/ˈrɔka̝/, /ˈrɔka̝/
noun
Definitions
- spinning distaff part of a spinning wheel from which fibre is drawn to be spun
Etymology
Derived from Gothic *rukka derived from Proto-Germanic *rukkô (used in spinning thread, a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it, a distaff).
Origin
Proto-Germanic
*rukkô
Gloss
used in spinning thread, a staff with flax fibres tied loosely to it, a distaff