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mollo

Pronunciation: [ˈmɔʎʊ]

“mollo” is a Galician word. Its 4 meanings in English:

noun

  1. bundle
  2. sheaf
  3. sauce; marinade
  4. soak

In Galician

  1. Condimento líquido con certo espesor preparado a base de aceite e outras substancias e que se emprega para acompañar comidas.
  2. Monllo.

Etymology

From Old Galician-Portuguese mãollo (13th century, Cantigas de Santa Maria), from Late Latin manuc(u)lus, modified ultimately from Latin manipulus, diminutive of manus (“hand”). Cognate with Portuguese molho and Spanish manojo.

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