candorca

Galician

Alternative forms

  • alcandorca, candorna, candorza

Etymology

Attested since the 18th century. Unknown. Perhaps from can de orca (orca's dog).[1]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [kanˈdɔɾkɐ]

Noun

candorca f (plural candorcas)

  1. orca, killer whale
    Synonym: orca

References

  1. Joan Coromines, José A. Pascual (1983–1991) “orca”, in Diccionario crítico etimológico castellano e hispánico (in Spanish), Madrid: Gredos
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