avogoso

Galician

Etymology

From avogar (“to advocate”) +‎ -oso.

Pronunciation

IPA^(key): [aβoˈɣosʊ]

Adjective

avogoso m (feminine singular avogosa, masculine plural avogosos, feminine plural avogosas)

helpful; who brings good luck
(of Catholic saints) powerful, helpful
Synonym: milagreiro

Related terms

avogar

References

“avogoso” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006-2013.
“avogoso” in Tesouro informatizado da lingua galega. Santiago: ILG.
“avogoso” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.

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