candorca

Galician

Alternative forms

• alcandorca, candorna, candorza

Etymology

First attested in the 18th century. Unknown. Perhaps from can de orca (“orca's dog”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /kanˈdɔɾka/ [kɑn̪ˈd̪ɔɾ.kɐ]
• Rhymes: -ɔɾka
• Hyphenation: can‧dor‧ca

Noun

candorca f (plural candorcas)

1. orca, killer whale

   Synonym: orca

Related terms

• orca

References

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