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Etymology 1 edit

Inherited from Vulgar Latin *lampūca, from lampas (lamp; torch). Or perhaps from Ancient Greek λάμπουσα (lámpousa), present active participle of λάμπω (lámpō, to shine).

Noun edit

llampuga f (plural llampugues)

  1. sheet lightning
  2. mahi-mahi
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Etymology 2 edit

Back-formation from llampúgol, variant form of llampúdol.

Noun edit

llampuga f (plural llampugues)

  1. common privet (Ligustrum vulgare)
    Synonym: olivereta
  2. Mediterranean buckthorn (Rhamnus alaternus)
    Synonym: aladern

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