salamanca

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Spanish

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Etymology

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An allusion to the University of Salamanca, which taught magic according to historical popular belief.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /salaˈmanka/ [sa.laˈmãŋ.ka]
  • Rhymes: -anka
  • Syllabification: sa‧la‧man‧ca

Noun

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salamanca f (plural salamancas)

  1. (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay) natural caves in some hills where according to popular belief, witches hold orgiastic covens with the devil as guest, and where those interested can form pacts with him
  2. (Argentina) iguana-like creature with evil powers
  3. (Philippines) sleight of hand
    Synonym: juego de manos
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Descendants

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  • Tagalog: salamangka

Further reading

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