espantallops
Catalan
Etymology
Verb-object compound, composed of espanta (“to scare”) + llops (“wolves”). According to a popular belief, the rattling of the seed pods in the wind frightens wolves.
Further reading
- “espantallops” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
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