balca

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Etymology

From a root of pre-Roman origin.

Pronunciation

Noun

balca f (plural balques)

  1. bulrush, cattail
    Synonym: bova

Derived terms

Further reading

Old English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Proto-West Germanic *balkō.

Pronunciation

Noun

balca m

  1. balk, beam; bank, ridge
  2. a covering

Declension

Weak:

singular plural
nominative balca balcan
accusative balcan balcan
genitive balcan balcena
dative balcan balcum

Synonyms

Descendants

  • Middle English: balke, bauke
    • English: balk
    • Scots: bauk
    • Yola: balke