galera

noun

ga·​le·​ra

gəˈlirə

1

capitalized : a genus of the family Viverridae comprising the tayra

2

plural -s : tayra

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, from Latin, helmet, helmetlike cap of undressed skin, from galea helmet

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