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verdugo
verdugo
Spanish
Etymology
Of uncertain origin. Possibly from a Vulgar Latin *virdūcu-, from *virde < Latin viridem (“green”), with the meaning of a green stick used to beat someone.
Pronunciation
Noun
verdugo m (plural verdugos)
- executioner, hangman
- (bullfighting) The puntilla