cordobeyu

Asturian

Alternative forms

• curdubeyu
• corzobeyu

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /koɾdoˈbeʝu/, [koɾ.ð̞oˈβ̞e.ʝu]
• Rhymes: -eʝu
• Hyphenation: cor‧do‧be‧yu

Noun

cordobeyu m (plural cordobeyos)

1. (Asturian mythology) an undefined fictitious animal or fish that can only be hunted at night, often used to prank new hunters or children
2. (derogatory) an uncouth, ignorant, unsophisticated, tasteless, clumsy, stupid person