algar

Spanish

Pronunciation

• IPA: /alˈɣaɾ/

Etymology 1

From Andalusian Arabic, from Arabic الغار (al-ghār).

Noun

algar m (plural algares)

1. (obsolete, Spain) cave, grotto

Etymology 2

From alga (“alga”) +‎ -ar.

Noun

algar m (plural algares)

1. An expanse of seaweed or algae on the ocean floor.

Related terms

• algoso

References

• "algar" in Diccionario de la lengua española, Vigésima segunda edición (Dictionary of the Spanish Language, Twenty-Second Edition), Real Academia Española (Royal Spanish Academy), 2001.