pitacega

Galician

Alternative forms

• pita cega

Etymology

Attested since the 18th century: pita (“hen”) +‎ cega (“blind”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [ˌpitaˈθɛɣɐ], (western) [ˌpitaˈsɛħɐ]

Noun

pitacega f (plural pitacegas)

1. (games) blind man's buff
2. water strider

   Synonyms: cabra cega, zapateiro

References

• “pitacega” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
• “pitacega” in Tesouro informatizado da lingua galega. Santiago: ILG.
• “pita cega” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.