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corva

Pronunciation: /ˈkoɾba/

“corva” is a Spanish word. Its meaning in English:

noun

  1. ham, hock (back of the knee), knee bight

In Spanish

  1. Parte opuesta a la rodilla por donde se dobla la pierna.
  2. Tipo de tumor o crecimiento que se forma en la parte de adentro del corvejón en bestias como caballos, mulas, etc.
  3. Cada una de cuatro plumas anchas que tienen las aves en la remera de las alas.

Etymology

From corvo (“curved”).

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