rodela

Galician

/roˈðɛla̝/

noun
Definitions
  • wheel or crown made of cloth or straw which is used as a cushion in between the head and a load
  • a cushion used to protect the head and neck of oxen when joked
  • a similarly formed wheel of straw used as weight on top of a haystack, or as a cushion for placing objects on an irregular surface
  • rag
  • milk beater
  • kneecap

Etymology

Inherited from Latin rotella.

Origin

Latin

rotella

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