aguilhão

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Portuguese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Old Galician-Portuguese aguillon (sting) + -ão (-er), attested in the 13th century Cantigas de Santa Maria, from aculeus (sting). Doublet of aguilhada.

Pronunciation[edit]

Noun[edit]

aguilhão m (plural aguilhões)

  1. stinger (pointed portion of an insect)
    Synonym: ferrão

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