English Explanatory Dictionary

talpa

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An encysted tumour on the head; a wen.
name
  1. A number of places, including:
  2. A settlement in Taos County, New Mexico, United States.
  3. An unincorporated community in Coleman County, Texas, United States.

Pronunciation

/ˈtælpə/

Word forms

talpa talpae

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English talpa, from Latin talpa (“mole”). Doublet of taupe.

Related words

San Juan Talpa San Luis Talpa
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