butlla

Catalan

Etymology

Probably a semi-learned borrowing from Latin bulla. First attested in the 14th century. Doublet of bola (probably through Occitan) and bolla (which was attested earlier and inherited).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [ˈbuʎ.ʎə]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [ˈbul.lə]
• IPA^(key): (Valencian) [ˈbul.la]

Noun

butlla f (plural butlles)

1. bull (document)

Derived terms

• butlla papal

Further reading

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