bernat

bernat

Catalan

Pronunciation

• (Balearic) IPA^(key): /bəɾˈnat/
• (Central) IPA^(key): /bərˈnat/
• (Valencian) IPA^(key): /beɾˈnat/

Etymology 1

From Bernat, in reference to Bernard of Clairvaux, the founder of the Cistercian Order.

Noun

bernat m or f (plural bernats)

1. Cistercian

   Synonym: cistercenc

Derived terms

• bernat ermità (“hermit crab”)
• bernat pescaire (“grey heron”)

Etymology 2

(This etymology is missing or incomplete. Please add to it, or discuss it at the Etymology scriptorium.)

Noun

• bernat m (plural bernats)

1. bar (of a door)

Further reading

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