gavarra

Catalan

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [ɡəˈβa.rə]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [ɡəˈva.rə]
• IPA^(key): (Valencian) [ɡaˈva.ra]

Etymology 1

Borrowed from Occitan gabarra, from Basque gabarra, perhaps from Latin carabus.

Noun

gavarra f (plural gavarres)

1. a river barge

   Synonym: barcassa

Derived terms

• gaverrer
• gavarrot

Etymology 2

Of pre-Roman origin. Compare Basque kapar (“bramble”).

Noun

gavarra f (plural gavarres)

1. dog rose

   Synonym: gavarrera

Derived terms

• gavarrera
• gavarró

Further reading

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