famelgo

Galician

Etymology

Attested since the 18th century. From Latin famelicus. Doublet of famélico. Compare Spanish jamelgo.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [faˈmelɣʊ]

Adjective

famelgo (feminine famelga, masculine plural famelgos, feminine plural famelgas)

  1. (dated) famished, emaciated; miserable
    Synonym: famélico

References

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