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Etymology 1
Uncertain. Possibly derived from engrunar, assuming that verb derives from enrunar (“demolish”). If, however, the verb derives from the noun then this could represent a root of pre-Roman origin.
Pronunciation
Noun
engruna f (plural engrunes)
- crumb
- (figurative) a tiny bit, a smidgen
- Synonyms: busca, volva
- (in the plural) leavings
- Synonym: deixalles
Further reading
Etymology 2
Verb
engruna
- inflection of engrunar:
- third-person singular present indicative
- second-person singular imperative