-alho

Portuguese

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈa.ʎu/

Etymology 1

Inherited from Latin -aculum.

Suffix

-alho m (noun-forming suffix, plural -alhos)

1. Forms derivative nouns with instrumental function from verbs or nouns.

   See cabeçalho, espantalho

Etymology 2

From Latin -alia (neuter plural form of -alis).

Suffix

-alho m (noun-forming suffix, plural -alhos)

1. Forms derivative collective or pejorative nouns.

   See cascalho, gentalha