maínzo

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Galician

Etymology 1

From Latin *manicius, from Latin manus (“hand”).

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Noun

maínzo m (plural maínzos)

  1. handful
    Synonyms: manchea, presa
  2. spiral notch in the spindle
    Synonym: osca

Etymology 2

Blend of paínzo (“foxtail millet”) +‎ maíz (“maize”).

Pronunciation

Noun

maínzo m (plural maínzos)

  1. maize; corn
    Synonym: millo
  2. grain from the maize plant; corn
    Synonym: millo

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