ofegabous
Catalan edit
Etymology edit
Verb-object compound, composed of ofega (“to smother”) + bous (“oxen”), from the fact that it secrets poisons when bitten.
Pronunciation edit
- IPA(key): (Central) [uˌfɛ.ɣəˈβɔws]
- IPA(key): (Balearic) [oˌfə.ɣəˈbɔws]
- IPA(key): (Valencian) [oˌfe.ɣaˈbɔws]
Noun edit
ofegabous m (invariable)
- Iberian ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl)
- Synonym: gandària
Further reading edit
- “ofegabous” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.