ventafocs

See also: Ventafocs

Catalan

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of venta (“to blow, to fan”) +‎ focs (“fires”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): (Central) /ˌben.təˈfɔks/

IPA^(key): (Balearic) /ˌven.təˈfɔks/

IPA^(key): (Valencian) /ˌven.taˈfɔks/

Noun

ventafocs m (invariable)

fire fan
Synonyms: manxall, ventall de cuina

Noun

ventafocs f (invariable)

kitchen servant, maid
Synonym: criada

Derived terms

La Ventafocs (“Cinderella”)

Further reading

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

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