Asturian

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Noun

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ferrete m (plural ferretes)

  1. pollock

Galician

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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Attested in local 12th century Latin documents.[1] From Old French ferret (little iron object), diminutive of fer (iron).

Pronunciation

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Noun

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ferrete m (plural ferretes)

  1. stinger of an insect
    Synonyms: aguillón, ferrón
  2. aiglet
  3. pig nose ring
    Synonyms: brinco, ferrato

Derived terms

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References

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  1. ^ "Ferrete" in Gallaeciae Monumenta Historica.

Spanish

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Etymology

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From Old French ferret (branding iron), diminutive of fer (iron), from Latin ferrum.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /feˈrete/ [feˈre.t̪e]
  • Rhymes: -ete
  • Syllabification: fe‧rre‧te

Noun

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ferrete m (plural ferretes)

  1. branding iron

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