barnilla

Catalan edit

Alternative forms edit

branilla

Etymology edit

By dissimilation from *balenilla, diminutive of balena (“whale”).

Pronunciation edit

IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic) [bərˈni.ʎə]
IPA^(key): (Valencian) [baɾˈni.ʎa]

Noun edit

barnilla f (plural barnilles)

rib (of a corset, umbrella, fan, etc.)

Further reading edit

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

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