javalina

Portuguese

Pronunciation
  • (Brazil) IPA(key): /ˌʒa.va.ˈli.na/

Etymology 1

From Old French javeline, diminutive of javelot, from Celtic *gablakko-.

Noun

javalina f (plural javalinas)

  1. javelin (throwing spear used as a weapon)
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Etymology 2

From javali (“wild boar”).

Noun

javalina f (plural javalinas)

  1. female equivalent of javali
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