arganell

Catalan

Alternative forms

• arguenell

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *arganellum, diminutive of *arganum (“capstan”), variation of organum (“instrument, tool”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic) [ər.ɡəˈneʎ]
• IPA^(key): (Valencian) [aɾ.ɣaˈneʎ]

Noun

arganell m (plural arganells)

1. (nautical) cathead
2. (usually in the plural) saddlebag

Related terms

• argue
• àrguens
• òrgan

Further reading

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