minairó

Catalan

Alternative forms

• menairó

Etymology

From minaire (“miner”) +‎ -ó.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic) [mi.nəjˈɾo]
• IPA^(key): (Valencia) [mi.najˈɾo]

Noun

minairó m (plural minairons)

1. a kind of sprite found in Pyrenean folklore, of minuscule size but capable of completing prodigious tasks

   Synonym: diablorí

See also

• dimoni boiet
• fameliar

Further reading

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