Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

bacalao

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 1.25 in modern English

Syllables: ba-calao
IPA

11

Scrabble Score

7

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative spelling of bacalhau.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"House specialties also include a spicy, salty bacalao, pollack stew in a red or white sauce […]."

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish bacalao. Doublet of bacalhau and baccala.

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does bacalao mean?: Alternative spelling of bacalhau.
Where does bacalao come from?: Borrowed from Spanish bacalao. Doublet of bacalhau and baccala.

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