tizón

Spanish

Etymology

From Latin tītiōnem, accusative singular of tītiō (“firebrand”).

Pronunciation
  • (Castilian) IPA(key): [tiˈθo̞n]
  • (Latin America) IPA(key): [tiˈso̞n]

Noun

tizón m (plural tizones)

  1. A stick which is burning or smoldering; brand.
  2. Ergot, especially that which affects wheat, barley and oats.

Synonyms
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