rovell

Catalan

Alternative forms

• rovei

Etymology

Inherited from Old Catalan roveyl, from Vulgar Latin *rōbĭclus, diminutive based on Latin rōbīgō (“rust”). First attested in the 13th century. Compare Occitan rovilh, French rouille, Spanish robín.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central) [ruˈβɛʎ]
• IPA^(key): (Balearic) [roˈvəʎ]
• IPA^(key): (Valencia) [roˈveʎ]

Noun

rovell m (plural rovells)

1. rust (oxidation)
2. rust (plant disease)
3. (figurative) rustiness
4. yolk

Derived terms

• rovell d'ou
• rovellar
• rovelló
• rovellol

See also

• òxid

References

• “rovell” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.
• “rovell” in Diccionari normatiu valencià, Acadèmia Valenciana de la Llengua.
• “rovell” in Diccionari català-valencià-balear, Antoni Maria Alcover and Francesc de Borja Moll, 1962.