No. 5,336 in Catalan
calonge
A "calonge" is a wicker basket.
In a sentence
El calonge va fer una feina magnífica amb aquestes sabates.
The shoemaker did a magnificent job with these shoes.
In this sentence, 'calonge' refers to 'shoemaker' or 'leather worker', stressing the craftsmanship involved in shoe making.
Aquest poble és conegut per la seva tradició de calonge artesanal.
This village is known for its tradition of artisanal leather working.
Here, 'calonge' describes the profession or act of artisanal leather working, highlighting a cultural aspect of the village.
Vaig visitar el museu de calonge i pell a la ciutat.
I visited the leather and shoemaking museum in the city.
In this example, 'calonge' is used to denote the craft or industry of shoemaking and leather working, relating to an institution dedicated to preserving its history.
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