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aatxe

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 0.00 in modern English

Syllables
aatxe
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
1
Syllables
4
Unique Chars

Meaning

name

A spirit in Basque mythology, a cave-dwelling shapeshifter usually taking the form of a young bull. Arising from his lair at night, more so in stormy weather, Aatxe attacks malevolent people such as criminals and, in addition, safeguards people by keeping them at home when danger is nearby.

Etymology

Borrowed from Basque Aatxe (“young bull”).

Word Breakdown

Synonyms

Aatxegorri

Questions

What does aatxe mean?
A spirit in Basque mythology, a cave-dwelling shapeshifter usually taking the form of a young bull. Arising from his lair at night, more so in stormy weather, Aatxe attacks malevolent people such as criminals and, in addition, safeguards people by keeping them at home when danger is nearby.
Where does aatxe come from?
Borrowed from Basque Aatxe (“young bull”).

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