escocell

Catalan

escocell

Etymology

Inherited from Vulgar Latin *caucellus, diminutive of caucus (“goblet”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [əs.kuˈseʎ]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [əs.koˈseʎ]
• IPA^(key): (Valencian) [es.koˈseʎ]

Noun

escocell m (plural escocells)

1. tree pit (excavated area around an urban tree)

Further reading

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