Galician

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Attested since the 18th century. From bullar (to remove the husk) +‎ -ote.

Pronunciation

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Noun

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bullote m (plural bullotes)

  1. (regional) chestnut
    Synonym: castaña
  2. roast chestnut
    Synonym: bulló
  3. dumpling
    Synonym: bolo do pote
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References

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  • bullote” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
  • billote” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
  • bullote” in Tesouro informatizado da lingua galega. Santiago: ILG.
  • bullote” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.