arco da velha
See also: arco-da-velha
Portuguese
Alternative forms
Etymology
Possibly a shortening of arco da lei velha (“arc of the old law”), a reference to the Old Testament and Genesis 9:12-17[1]. Compare Galician arco da vella, Mirandese arco de la bielha, Leonese arcu la vieya and Asturian arcu la vieya.
Pronunciation
- (Portugal) IPA(key): /aɾkuðɐˈvɛʎɐ/
Synonyms
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