gratapalles

Catalan

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of grata (“to scratch”) +‎ palles (“straws”).

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic) /ˌɡɾa.təˈpa.ʎəs/

IPA^(key): (Valencian) /ˌɡɾa.taˈpa.ʎes/

Noun

gratapalles m (invariable)

cirl bunting
Synonym: sit golanegre

Further reading

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

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