redorta

Catalan

Alternative forms

• redolta

Etymology

Inherited from Latin retorta, feminine of retortus (“twisted”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): (Central, Balearic) [rəˈðɔr.tə]
• IPA^(key): (Valencia) [reˈðɔɾ.ta]

Noun

redorta f (plural redortes)

1. tendril, vine

   Synonym: sarment

2. wicker (thin willow branch used to bind sheaves, etc.)

Related terms

• redort

Further reading

• “redorta” in Diccionari de la llengua catalana, segona edició, Institut d’Estudis Catalans.