gratapalles

Catalan

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of grata (“to scratch”) +‎ palles (“straws”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic) [ˌɡɾa.təˈpa.ʎəs]
• IPA^(key): (Valencia) [ˌɡɾa.taˈpa.ʎes]

Noun

gratapalles m (invariable)

1. cirl bunting

   Synonym: sit golanegre

Further reading

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