polla pintada

Catalan

Etymology

From polla (“hen”) +‎ pintada, feminine form of pintat (“painted”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic) [ˈpo.ʎə pinˈta.ðə]
• IPA^(key): (Valencian) [ˈpo.ʎa pinˈta.ða]

Noun

polla pintada f (plural polles pintades)

1. spotted crake (Porzana porzana)

   Synonym: picardona d'aigua