espigão

nounmasculine/iʃpiˈɡɐ̃w̃/medium

es·pi·gão

Definitions

-2A sharp, prominent rocky point, typically on a coastline.

The boat carefully sailed around the espigão.

Fishermen avoid the espigão area due to strong currents.

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Common collocations

rocky espigãodangerous espigão

-1The terminal, thicker part of a cereal ear.

The corn's espigão was fully formed.

They harvested the grain, leaving the espigões in the field.

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Common collocations

wheat espigãodry espigão

Derivado de 'espiga' + sufixo aumentativo '-ão'.