palillo

Galician

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish palillo.

Noun

palillo m (plural palillos)

toothpick
chopstick (single eating utensil)
small stick
very thin person

Synonyms

(toothpick): escarvadentes
(chopstick): palillo chino

Spanish

Etymology

From palo +‎ -illo.

Noun

palillo m (plural palillos)

toothpick
chopstick (single eating utensil)
diminutive of palo: small stick
very thin person

Synonyms

(toothpick): mondadientes, escarbadientes
(chopstick): palito chino, palillo chino

Derived terms

palillo de dientes
palillo de cóctel

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