solerma

Galician

Etymology

Attested since the 19th century. Ultimately from Andalusian Arabic [script needed] (assalám ‘alík), from Arabic السلام عليكم (“peace be with you; hello”). Compare Spanish zalama.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [soˈlɛɾmɐ]

Noun

solerma f (plural solermas)

1. flattery; wheedling

   Synonym: aloumiño

Adjective

solerma m or f (plural solermas)

1. flattering, smarmy, fawning

References

• “solerma” in Dicionario de Dicionarios da lingua galega, SLI - ILGA 2006–2013.
• “solerma” in Tesouro informatizado da lingua galega. Santiago: ILG.
• “solerma” in Álvarez, Rosario (coord.): Tesouro do léxico patrimonial galego e portugués, Santiago de Compostela: Instituto da Lingua Galega.