teuladell

Catalan

A court for Basque pelota (trinquete) with the gallery on the left. The teuladell appears as a lighter green than the wall above it.

Etymology

From teulat +‎ -ell.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic) [təw.ləˈðeʎ]
• IPA^(key): (Valencia) [tew.laˈðeʎ]

Noun

teuladell m (plural teuladells)

1. diminutive of teulat (“roof”)
2. (Basque pelota) the roof of the gallery in a trinquet

Further reading

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