Spanish

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Etymology

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From par + a + huso (spindle), referring to the spindles used to twist the thread.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /paɾaˈuso/ [pa.ɾaˈu.so]
  • Rhymes: -uso
  • Syllabification: pa‧ra‧hú‧so

Noun

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parahúso m (plural parahúsos)

  1. a kind of screw

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