alheironounmasculineregional/ɐˈʎɐjɾu/rarea·lhei·roPortuguesEnglishEspanolFrancaisDefinitionRope or strap used to tie up animals.The shepherd used an alheiro to secure the sheep.The donkey's alheiro broke during the work.syntetherropestrapEtymologyDo latim 'alligare' (atar, ligar).