mázcara

Asturian

Noun

mázcara f (plural mázcares)

  1. mask

Derived terms
  • amazcarar

Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

Attested since circa 1800. Ultimately from Italian maschera.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [ˈmaskɐɾɐ]

Noun

mázcara f (plural mázcaras)

  1. mask (a cover for disguise)
    Synonyms: carantoña, liborio, carauta, farricoque, marafón, caroza
  2. mask (a person wearing a mask)
    Synonyms: carantoña, felo, cigarrón, murrieiro, choqueiro, peliqueiro, céntulo, faleiro, farrancañeiro, avello, botarga, albardeiro, farrampois
  3. mask (a cover for protection)
    Synonyms: careta, carauta

References
  • “mázcara” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
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