-alho

Portuguese

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈa.ʎu/

Etymology 1

Inherited from Latin -aculum.

Suffix

-alho m (noun-forming suffix, plural -alhos)

  1. Forms derivative nouns with instrumental function from verbs or nouns.
    See cabeçalho, espantalho

Etymology 2

From Latin -alia (neuter plural form of -alis).

Suffix

-alho m (noun-forming suffix, plural -alhos)

  1. Forms derivative collective or pejorative nouns.
    See cascalho, gentalha
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