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puga.

one of many large nails used to fasten a metal tyre to each one of the wheels of the traditional Galician cart

4 characters2 syllables approx.Galego language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈpuɣa̝/
  1. one of many large nails used to fasten a metal tyre to each one of the wheels of the traditional Galician cart

    feminine
  2. scion, graft

    feminine
  3. prong; sharp end

    feminine
Where this word comes from

Unknown; perhaps related to Latin pungō (“to prick”) and pūgiō (“dagger”). Cognate with Portuguese pua and Spanish púa.

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