farelo
Portuguese
/fa.ˈɾɛ.lu/, /fa.ˈɾɛ.lo/, /fɐ.ˈɾɛ.lu/
noun
Definitions
- (uncountable) bran (outside layer of a grain)
- (uncountable) crumbs (tiny pieces of baked food)
- an individual piece of crumb
- (figuratively) something insignificant
Etymology
Inherited from Latin *farellum, far (spelt).
Origin
Latin
far
Gloss
spelt