Galician edit

Alternative forms edit

Etymology edit

Attested since 1843. Blend of canto +‎ callao.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

cantallao m (plural cantallaos)

  1. a large pebble
    • 1843, anonymous author, Cambados, 1836:
      anque ‘n a boca lle metan
      un cantallau com’a un còcho
      cando vai a chamusquèira
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