tapaboques

Asturian

Etymology

From tapar +‎ boques, literally mouth cover.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /tapaˈbokes/ [t̪a.paˈβ̞o.kes]

Noun

tapaboques m (plural tapaboques)

  1. scarf (long garment worn around the neck)

Further reading

  • tapaboques”, in Diccionariu de la llingua asturiana [Dictionary of the Asturian Language] (in Asturian), 1ª edición, Academia de la Llingua Asturiana, 2000, →ISBN
  • Xosé Lluis García Arias (2002–2004), “tapaboques”, in Diccionario general de la lengua asturiana [General Dictionary of the Asturian Language] (in Spanish), Editorial Prensa Asturiana, →ISBN

Catalan

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of tapa (to cover) +‎ boques (mouths).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (Central) [ˌta.pəˈβo.kəs]
  • IPA(key): (Balearic) [ˌta.pəˈbo.kəs]
  • IPA(key): (Valencia) [ˌta.paˈbo.kes]

Noun

tapaboques m (invariable)

  1. neckwarmer (tube of cloth which covers the neck and chin)
  2. muzzle cover (cap which fits over the muzzle of a firearm)
  3. hubcap

Further reading