baldufa
Catalan
Etymology
Perhaps related to balda (“latch; door knocker”).
Pronunciation
- (Balearic, Central) IPA(key): /bəlˈdu.fə/
- (Valencian) IPA(key): /balˈdu.fa/
Noun
baldufa f (plural baldufes)
- spinning top
- Synonym: burot
- A short stout person.
- pivot, spindle
- frigate tuna
- Synonym: melva
Derived terms
- baldufell
Further reading
- “baldufa” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.