baldufa

Catalan

Etymology

Perhaps related to balda (“latch; door knocker”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic) [bəlˈðu.fə]
• IPA^(key): (Valencian) [balˈðu.fa]

Noun

baldufa f (plural baldufes)

1. spinning top

   Synonym: burot

2. a short stout person
3. pivot, spindle
4. the bullet tuna (Auxis rochei) or the frigate tuna (Auxis thazard)

   Synonyms: bísol, melva

Derived terms

• baldufell

Further reading

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