ferrolho

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Portuguese

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Etymology

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From a modification of Old Galician-Portuguese verrolho (influenced by ferro (iron)), from Vulgar Latin *verruculum, from Latin vericulum, diminutive of verū (dart). Compare development of Spanish cerrojo.

Pronunciation

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  • Rhymes: -oʎu
  • Hyphenation: fer‧ro‧lho

Noun

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ferrolho m (plural ferrolhos)

  1. bolt (sliding pin or bar in a lock)
    Synonym: tranca
  2. (firearms) bolt

Further reading

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