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Spanish
Etymology
Augmentative form of Old Spanish lir, from Latin glis (accusative glirem), less likely corresponding to a Vulgar Latin *gliro, *glironem. Compare Galician leirón, French liron, dated English loir.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /liˈɾon/
- Rhymes: -on
- Syllabification: li‧rón
Noun
lirón m (plural lirones)
- dormouse
Derived terms
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