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esca

Pronunciation: [ˈe̞s.kə]

“esca” is a Catalan word. Its 4 meanings in English:

noun

  1. amadou (substance derived from the hoof fungus)
  2. tinder (dry plants used to light a fire)
  3. spur, impetus, stimulus
  4. bait (substance used in catching fish)

In Catalan

  1. Matèria molt seca, generalment de cuiro, drap o esponja, preparada de forma que qualsevol espurna de foc la fa cremar.
  2. Matèria per caçar o pescar; esquer.
  3. Incentiu, atractiu.
  4. Quelcom vell i podrit.

Etymology

Inherited from Latin ēsca.

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