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afranzinar

verbregional/ɐfɾɐ̃ziˈnaɾ/rare

a·fran·zi·nar

Definition

To make or become scrawny, thin, weak (regional usage).
The illness afranzinou him a lot.
The children looked afranzinadas by poor nutrition.

Etymology

De 'franzina' (magra, débil) + prefixo 'a-'.

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