Spanish edit

Etymology edit

Of uncertain origin. Possibly from or linked to a Vulgar Latin *squaleus, from Latin squāleō or squālus.[1][2] Cf. also Portuguese escalho, escalheiro, Asturian escayu, Romanian scai.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /esˈkaxo/ [esˈka.xo]
  • Rhymes: -axo
  • Syllabification: es‧ca‧jo

Noun edit

escajo m (plural escajos)

  1. tilling (of a field)
  2. (Cantabria) Ulex minor

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