Meaning of canizo | Babel Free
kaˈniθo̝Definitions
- wattle (a construction of branches and twigs woven together)
- lateral wall of a cart or wagon
- wattle which, hanging horizontally from the kitchen's ceiling, near or over the fireplace, is used to dry and preserve chestnuts, chourizos and other foods, whilst preventing the sparks of reaching the ceiling
- loft
- small wattled granary
- granary
- wattle used to level the ground
Examples
“Galán que estás no canizo bota castañas pra baixo que anque non teño mandil apárochas no refaixo.”
Gallant up there in the loft throw some chestnuts down, even if I have no apron I'll catch them with my petticoat
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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