peineta

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Spanish[edit]

A peineta.

Etymology[edit]

From peine +‎ -eta.

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /peiˈneta/ [pei̯ˈne.t̪a]
  • Rhymes: -eta
  • Syllabification: pei‧ne‧ta

Noun[edit]

peineta f (plural peinetas)

  1. (Spain) convex comb that women use as an ornament or to ensure the hairstyle
  2. (Latin America) comb
    Synonym: peine
  3. (Spain) the finger (obscene or insulting gesture made by raising one's middle finger)
    Synonym: corte de manga
    hacer la peineta
    give someone the finger

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