gavarra
Catalan
Pronunciation
- (Balearic) IPA(key): /ɡəˈva.rə/
- (Central) IPA(key): /ɡəˈba.rə/
- (Valencian) IPA(key): /ɡaˈva.ra/
Etymology 1
From Occitan gabarra, from Basque gabarra, perhaps from Latin carabus.
Noun
gavarra f (plural gavarres)
- A river barge.
- Synonym: barcassa
Derived terms
- gaverrer
- gavarrot
Etymology 2
Of pre-Roman origin. Compare Basque kapar (“bramble”).
Noun
gavarra f (plural gavarres)
- dog rose
- Synonym: gavarrera
Derived terms
- gavarrera
- gavarró
Further reading
- “gavarra” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.