ofegabous

Catalan

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of ofega (“to smother”) +‎ bous (“oxen”), from the fact that it secrets poisons when bitten.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): (Central) [uˌfɛ.ɣəˈβɔws]

IPA^(key): (Balearic) [oˌfə.ɣəˈbɔws]

IPA^(key): (Valencian) [oˌfe.ɣaˈbɔws]

Noun

ofegabous m (invariable)

Iberian ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl)
Synonym: gandària

Further reading

“ofegabous” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.

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