caeira

Galician

/kɐˈɛj.ɾɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • (anatomy) hip
  • hillside
  • place where limestone is burnt to produce lime

Etymology

Inherited from Old Portuguese cadeira inherited from Latin cathégra, cathedra (seat, chair, armchair) derived from Ancient Greek καθέδρα (chair of a teacher, throne).

Origin

Ancient Greek

καθέδρα

Gloss

chair of a teacher, throne

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