Albanian

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Alternative forms

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Etymology 1

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Unclear. Either from sh-palcë or from Latin sparus.

Noun

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shpalcë f (plural shpalca, definite shpalca, definite plural shpalcat)

  1. sea fish, golden bream, Chrysophris auratus

Etymology 2

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From sh + palcë, meaning something soft.

Noun

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shpalcë f (plural shpalca, definite shpalca, definite plural shpalcat)

  1. sponge
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