ofegabous

Catalan

Etymology

ofega (“smothers”) +‎ bous (“oxen”), from the fact that it secrets poisons when bitten.

Pronunciation

(Balearic) IPA^(key): /oˌfɛ.ɡəˈbɔws/

(Central) IPA^(key): /uˌfɛ.ɡəˈbɔws/

(Valencian) IPA^(key): /oˌfɛ.ɡaˈbɔws/

Noun

ofegabous m (plural ofegabous)

Iberian ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl)
Synonym: gandària

Further reading

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

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