candorca

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Galician

Alternative forms

Etymology

First attested in the 18th century. Unknown. Perhaps from can de orca (orca's dog).[1]

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kanˈdɔɾka/
  • Rhymes: -ɔɾka
  • Hyphenation: can‧dor‧ca

Noun

candorca f (plural candorcas)

  1. orca, killer whale
    Synonym: orca

References

  1. ^ Joan Coromines, José A. Pascual (1983–1991) “orca”, in Diccionario crítico etimológico castellano e hispánico (in Spanish), Madrid: Gredos