espantallops
Catalan edit
Etymology edit
Verb-object compound, composed of espanta (“to scare”) + llops (“wolves”). According to a popular belief, the rattling of the seed pods in the wind frightens wolves.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
espantallops m (invariable)
Further reading edit
- “espantallops” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.