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presilha.

one of several objects used to bond or stick together

8 characters3 syllables approx.Português language

Meaning & usage

noun/pɾeˈzi.ʎɐ/Brazil/pɾiˈzi.ʎɐ/Brazil/pɾɨˈzi.ʎɐ/Portugal
  1. one of several objects used to bond or stick together cord, string, thread, or similar object, generally in the shape of a loop or flap, used to fasten, squeeze, or stretch

    feminine
  2. one of several objects used to bond or stick together pin used to attach sheets of paper together

    Madeira · feminine
  3. one of several objects used to bond or stick together object used in the hair to hold it, interlace parts of it together and/or adorn it; hairclip

    Brazil · feminine
Where this word comes from

Etymology tree Latin prēnsa Spanish presa Proto-Indo-European *-lós Proto-Indo-European *-elós Proto-Italic *-elos Latin -lus Latin -ellus Latin -ella Old Spanish -iella Spanish -illa Spanish presillabor. Portuguese presilha Borrowed from Spanish presilla.

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