ventafocs

See also: Ventafocs

Catalan

Etymology

ventar (“to fan”) +‎ focs (“fires”), plural of foc (“fire”).

Pronunciation

(Balearic) IPA^(key): /vən.təˈfɔks/

(Central) IPA^(key): /bən.təˈfɔks/

(Valencian) IPA^(key): /ven.taˈfɔks/

Noun

ventafocs m or f (plural ventafocs)

(masculine) fire fan
Synonyms: manxall, ventall de cuina
(feminine) kitchen servant, maid
Synonym: criada

Derived terms

La Ventafocs (“Cinderella”)

Further reading

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

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