palomita

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Spanish[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From paloma (dove) +‎ -ita (diminutive suffix).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /paloˈmita/ [pa.loˈmi.t̪a]
  • (file)
  • Rhymes: -ita
  • Syllabification: pa‧lo‧mi‧ta

Noun[edit]

palomita f (plural palomitas)

  1. Diminutive of paloma, little dove
  2. popcorn (from its resemblance in appearance to doves)
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:palomita
  3. (Peru) penis

Derived terms[edit]

  • cuello palomita (wing collar, a type of shirt collar often used with tuxedo)

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