virolla
Catalan
Etymology
From Vulgar Latin *viriola, diminutive of viria (“bracelet”). French ferrule, English ferrule.
Noun
virolla f (plural virolles)
- ferrule
- Synonym: guaspa
- (of a lightbulb) cap
- Synonyms: culot, guaspa
- (automotive) spinout, doughnut
- (skiing) spin
- (slang) dosh, brass (money)
Derived terms
- a tota virolla
Further reading
- “virolla”, in Gran Diccionari de la Llengua Catalana, Grup Enciclopèdia Catalana, 2025.
- “virolla” in Diccionari normatiu valencià, Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua.