pólvora

Portuguese

/ˈpɔɫ.vu.ɾɐ/

noun
Definitions
  • gunpowder, powder

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian pólvora (gunpowder) derived from Old Catalan pólvora derived from Latin pulveris, pulvis (powder, dust).

Origin

Latin

pulveris, pulvis

Gloss

powder, dust

Concept
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Modern world

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