capoll

Catalan

Etymology

Inherited from Late Latin *cappullus, representing a blend of cappellus (“hat”) and cucullus (“hood, cowl”).

Pronunciation

(Balearic, Central) IPA^(key): /kəˈpoʎ/

(Valencian) IPA^(key): /kaˈpoʎ/

Noun

capoll m (plural capolls)

(botany) bud
Synonym: poncella
(botany) stem (of a fruit)
Synonym: peduncle
husk
Synonym: clofolla
cocoon (silky protective case spun by insects)

Further reading

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

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