Esca

Noun

Word Frequency: 0.1

Definitions

1.NounThe fleshy growth from an anglerfish's head that acts as a lure for its prey.

2.NounA fungal disease afflicting grapes.

3.NounA traditional Galician unit of dry measure, equivalent to about 6–9 L depending on the substance measured.

4.NounA kind of measuring cup once used for measuring escas of grain.

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