romaxe

Galician

Etymology

Attested since circa 1750. From Roma (“Rome”) +‎ -axe. Compare Portuguese romagem.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): [roˈmaʃɪ]

Noun

romaxe f (plural romaxes)

  1. (Roman Catholicism) pilgrimage
    Synonym: romaría
  2. an outdoor festival and fair; kirmess
    Synonym: romaría

References
  • “romaxe” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
  • “romaxe” in Tesouro informatizado da lingua galega. Santiago: ILG.
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