gadañu

Asturian

Gadañu

Etymology

Masculinization of gadaña. Probably from Frankish *waiþanjan (“to pasture, forage”), ultimately from Proto-Germanic *waiþō (“hunt, pasture, food”). Compare Galician gadaña, Portuguese gadanha, Spanish guadaña.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ɡaˈdaɲu/ [ɡaˈð̞a.ɲu]

Noun

gadañu m (plural gadaños)

1. small scythe

   Synonym: gadaña