penal

Portuguese

/pe.ˈnaw/, /pe.ˈnaɫ/

adj
Definitions
  • penal related to punishment, often in legal context

Etymology

Inherited from Latin poenalis affix from Portuguese pena (quill).

Origin

Portuguese

pena

Gloss

quill

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