esca

Definitions

1. The fleshy growth from an anglerfish's head that acts as a lure for its prey.
2. A traditional Galician unit of dry measure, equivalent to about 6–9 L depending on the substance measured.
   historical
3. Initialism of electron spectroscopy for chemical analysis.
   abbreviation, alt-of, initialism, uncountable
4. A fungal disease afflicting grapes.
5. A kind of measuring cup once used for measuring escas of grain.
   historical

Equivalents

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