virolla

Catalan

Etymology

From Vulgar Latin *viriola, diminutive of viria (“bracelet”). French ferrule, English ferrule.

Noun

virolla f (plural virolles)

1. ferrule

   Synonym: guaspa

2. (of a lightbulb) cap

   Synonyms: culot, guaspa

3. (automotive) spinout, doughnut
4. (skiing) spin
5. (slang) dosh, brass (money)

Derived terms

• a tota virolla

Further reading

• “virolla”, in Gran Diccionari de la Llengua Catalana, Grup Enciclopèdia Catalana, 2024
• “virolla” in Diccionari normatiu valencià, Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua.