Galician edit

Etymology edit

Unknown. Perhaps from can (dog) +‎ -exa.

Pronunciation edit

Noun edit

canexa f (plural canexas)

  1. spiny dogfish (Squalus acanthias)
    Synonym: melga
  2. nursehound (Scyliorhinus stellaris)
    Synonym: patarroxa
  3. small-spotted catshark (Scyliorhinus canicula)
    Synonym: melgacho

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