escaldabec

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Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of escalda (to scald) +‎ bec (beak).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): (Central) [əsˌkal.dəˈβek]
  • IPA(key): (Balearic) [əsˌkal.dəˈbek]
  • IPA(key): (Valencia) [esˌkal.daˈbek]

Noun

escaldabec m (plural escaldabecs)

  1. fragile brittlegill (Russula fragilis)
    Synonym: escaldabec fràgil
  2. emetic russula (Russula emetica)
    Synonym: pebrassa vermella

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