poubea

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Galician

Etymology

Attested since 1877. From Latin populus, although allegedly also from Latin pabuletum.

Pronunciation

Noun

poubea m (plural poubeas)

  1. (derogatory) house, cottage; hamlet
  2. (humorous, informal) home
    Cada quen á súa poubea (proverb)
    mind one's own business
    (literally, “everyone to his home”)

References

  1. ^ Rivas Quintas, Elixio (2016:419) DELG, s.v. poubana-o
  2. ^ Rivas Quintas, Elixio (2016:419) DELG, s.v. poubeo