aixola

Meaning

adze (cutting tool)

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ajˈʃɔla/

Etymology

Cognate with Portuguese: enxó

Cognate with Spanish: azuela

In summary

First attested in the 15th century. From Late Latin asciola, diminutive from Latin ascia (“axe”). Cognate with Portuguese enxó, Spanish azuela. The /l/ is unexpected and may point to analogy with some associated word.