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Spanish
Etymology
From Old Spanish bellinno, from Gaulish belenion (Pseudo-Aristotle, De plantis, 7.821); akin to Welsh bela (“henbane”), Old Irish béal (“sun”). Related to belesa.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /beˈleɲo/
- Rhymes: -eɲo
- Syllabification: be‧le‧ño
Noun
beleño m (plural beleños)
- henbane (plant)
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