torbolín

Asturian

Alternative forms

• turbolín
• terbulín (Teberga)
• tarbolín (Sobrescobiu, Ḷḷena)
• tribulín (Pravia)

Etymology

Inherited from Vulgar Latin *turbinīnus, diminutive of Latin turbinem.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /toɾboˈlin/ [t̪oɾ.β̞oˈlĩŋ]
• Hyphenation: tor‧bo‧lin

Noun

torbolín m (plural torbolinos)

1. whirlwind
   • 1944, Constantino Cabal, Ena lluz melanconiosa‎^[1]:

     y se funden les espades pa fender los torbolinos..

     and the swords fuse together to hurt the whirlwinds...

2. pinwheel
3. restless person