abrolho

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Portuguese[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin aperī oculōs (open [your] eyes!).

Pronunciation[edit]

 

  • Rhymes: -oʎu
  • Hyphenation: a‧bro‧lho

Noun[edit]

abrolho m (plural abrolhos, metaphonic)

  1. (usually in the plural) reef (rocks near the coast)
    Synonyms: arrecife, recife, restinga, escolho, baixio
  2. (weaponry) a caltrop or sharp stick used as a booby trap
    Synonym: estrepe