ruedamierda

Spanish

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of rueda (“to roll”) +‎ mierda (“shit”).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /rwedaˈmjeɾda/ [rwe.ð̞aˈmjeɾ.ð̞a]
• Rhymes: -eɾda
• Syllabification: rue‧da‧mier‧da

Noun

ruedamierda m (plural ruedamierdas)

1. dung beetle

   Synonym: escarabajo pelotero

References

• Schoenhals, Louise C. (1988) A Spanish - English Glossary of Mexican Flora and Fauna‎^[1], Instituto Lingüístico de Verano, page 227