gavarra

Catalan

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): (Central) [ɡəˈβa.rə]

IPA^(key): (Balearic) [ɡəˈva.rə]

IPA^(key): (Valencian) [ɡaˈva.ra]

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Occitan gabarra, from Basque gabarra, perhaps from Latin carabus.

Noun

gavarra f (plural gavarres)

a river barge
Synonym: barcassa

Derived terms

gaverrer
gavarrot

Etymology 2

Of pre-Roman origin. Compare Basque kapar (“bramble”).

Noun

gavarra f (plural gavarres)

dog rose
Synonym: gavarrera

Derived terms

Further reading

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

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