puga

(Engels)

1. (feminine) one of many large nails used to fasten a metal tyre to each one of the wheels of the traditional Galician cart
2. (feminine) scion, graft
3. (feminine) prong; sharp end

Uitgesproken als (IPA)

/ˈpuɣa̝/

Etymologie (Engels)

Verwant aan Portugees: pua

Verwant aan Spaans: púa

In summary

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