axeonllar

Meaning

1. (pronominal) to kneel
2. (transitive) to bring under

Pronounced as (IPA)

[aʃeonˈʎaɾ]

Etymology

Cognate with Portuguese: ajoelhar

Cognate with Spanish: ahinojar

Cognate with Catalan: agenollar

Cognate with French: agenouiller

Cognate with Italian: inginocchiare

Cognate with Romanian: îngenunchea

In summary

From Old Galician-Portuguese agẽollar (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), corresponding to a- + xeonllo + -ar. Compare Portuguese ajoelhar, Spanish ahinojar, Catalan agenollar, French agenouiller, Italian inginocchiarsi, Romanian îngenunchea.