capoll

Catalan

Etymology

Inherited from Late Latin *cappullus, representing a blend of cappellus (“hat”) and cucullus (“hood, cowl”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic) [kəˈpoʎ]
• IPA^(key): (Valencian) [kaˈpoʎ]

Noun

capoll m (plural capolls)

1. (botany) bud

   Synonym: poncella

2. (botany) stem (of a fruit)

   Synonym: peduncle

3. husk

   Synonym: clofolla

4. cocoon (silky protective case spun by insects)

Further reading

• “capoll” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.