gadaña

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See also: gadana

Asturian

Gadaña

Etymology

Probably from Frankish *waiþanjan (to pasture, forage), ultimately from Proto-Germanic *waiþō (hunt, pasture, food). Compare Galician gadaña, Portuguese gadanha, Spanish guadaña.

Pronunciation

Noun

gadaña m (plural gadañes)

  1. scythe
    Synonym: gadañu

Galician

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Gadaña

Etymology

Probably from Frankish *waiþanjan (to pasture, forage), ultimately from Proto-Germanic *waiþō (hunt, pasture, food). Compare Asturian gadañu, Portuguese gadanha, Spanish guadaña.

Pronunciation

Noun

gadaña f (plural gadañas)

  1. scythe

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