Masculine

celeiro

Meaning

  1. (masculine) barn
  2. (masculine) cellar, pantry, storeroom (for food, wine)
  3. (masculine) lumber room
  4. (masculine) granary
  5. (masculine) silo, bin or deposit for storing grain

Frequency

C2
Pronounced as (IPA)
/θeˈlejɾo̝/
Etymology

In summary

12th century. From Old Galician-Portuguese celeiro, from Late Latin cellārium; from Latin cella. Cognate with Portuguese celeiro, Spanish cillero and English cellar.

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