barnilla

Catalan

Alternative forms

• branilla

Etymology

By dissimilation from *balenilla, diminutive of balena (“whale”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic) [bərˈni.ʎə]
• IPA^(key): (Valencia) [baɾˈni.ʎa]

Noun

barnilla f (plural barnilles)

1. rib (of a corset, umbrella, fan, etc.)

Further reading

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