ofegabous

Catalan

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of ofega (“to smother”) +‎ bous (“oxen”), from the fact that it secrets poisons when bitten.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [uˌfɛ.ɣəˈβɔws]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [oˌfə.ɣəˈbɔws]
• IPA^(key): (Valencia) [oˌfe.ɣaˈbɔws]

Noun

ofegabous m (invariable)

1. Iberian ribbed newt (Pleurodeles waltl)

   Synonym: gandària

Further reading

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