jicotera

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Spanish

Etymology

From jicote (bumblebee) +‎ -era.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /xikoˈteɾa/ [xi.koˈt̪e.ɾa]
  • Rhymes: -eɾa

Noun

jicotera f (plural jicoteras)

  1. (Mexico) bumblebee hive
  2. (colloquial, Mexico) commotion; fuss, bustle

Synonyms

  • (hive): jicote m (Honduras, Nicaragua)

References

  • Carlos Montemayor et al. (2009) Diccionario del náhuatl en el español de México, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México, page 78