pioga

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Galician

An old Galician xugo or canga, with a pair of cancís per ox, each pair connected by a pioga

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Etymology

Unknown. Related to its synonym pialla, both appear to be diminutives (-oa with a frequent epenthetic , and -alla) of a common term.

Pronunciation

Noun

pioga f (plural piogas)

  1. chain or strap which connects both cacís in some Galician yokes
    Synonyms: apeadoira, ladrizo, pialla, retriza, tralla, trinca

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