ferrón

Galician

Alternative forms

  • forrón

Etymology

From ferro (iron). Cognate with Portuguese ferrão.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /feˈroŋ/

Noun

ferrón m (plural ferróns)

  1. stinger of an insect
    Synonyms: aguillón, ferrete
  2. pig nose ring
    Synonyms: brinco, ferrete
  3. metallic beak of a spinning top

References

Spanish

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /feˈron/ [feˈrõn]
  • Rhymes: -on
  • Syllabification: fe‧rrón

Adjective

ferrón (feminine ferrona, masculine plural ferrones, feminine plural ferronas)

  1. (relational) ironworks

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