ferrolho

Portuguese

Etymology

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

Noun

ferrolho m (plural ferrolhos)

  1. bolt (sliding pin or bar in a lock)

Synonyms
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