bavalles

Catalan

Etymology

From bava +‎ -alla.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [bəˈβa.ʎəs]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [bəˈva.ʎəs]
• IPA^(key): (Valencia) [baˈva.ʎes]

Noun

bavalles f pl (plural only)

1. slobber, spittle
2. leavings, leftovers (on a dinner plate, in an animal's dish, etc.)

   Synonym: rosegalls

Related terms

• bavejar

Further reading

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