solerma
Galician
Etymology
Attested since the 19th century. Ultimately from Andalusian Arabic [script needed] (assalám ‘alík), from Arabic السلام عليكم (“peace be with you; hello”). Compare Spanish zalama.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [soˈlɛɾmɐ]
Noun
solerma f (plural solermas)
- flattery; wheedling
- Synonym: aloumiño
Adjective
solerma m or f (plural solermas)
- flattering, smarmy, fawning
References
- “solerma” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
- “solerma” in Tesouro informatizado da lingua galega. Santiago: ILG.
- “solerma” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.