garra

Portuguese

[ˈɡa.ʁɐ], [ˈɡa.ʁɐ]

noun
Definitions
  • claw (curved horny nail)
  • (figuratively) drive; determination

Etymology

Derived from Andalusian Arabic جَارْفَا (handful) derived from Arabic غُرْفَة (cup dipper) borrowed from Gaulish *garrā (leg) derived from Proto-Celtic *garrā (leg).

Origin

Proto-Celtic

*garrā

Gloss

leg

Concept
Semantic Field

The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

Kanji

脚

Emoji
🍗

Timeline

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