caruncho

Meaning

carunchar

(intransitive, reflexive) to become infested with woodworms
(intransitive) to rot
(figuratively, intransitive) to grow old

bolet destructeur

doodskloppertje

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kaˈɾũ.ʃu/

Inherited from Latin

carbunculus

Borrowed from Spanish

caroncho

In summary

Unknown. Maybe from Latin carbunculus. If so, it is a doublet of carbúnculo. Alternative theories include derivation from Latin cariēs or caruncula. Possibly entered Portuguese via Spanish caroncho.

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