sacaúntos

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Galician

Etymology

From sacar (to extract) +‎ unto (fat of the abdomen). Compare Spanish sacamantecas.

Pronunciation

Noun

sacaúntos m (invariable)

  1. (folklore) bogeyman (an evil being used to scare children)
    Synonym: coco

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