piñata

See also: pinata

English

Noun

piñata (plural piñatas)

  1. Alternative spelling of pinata

Anagrams

Spanish

Etymology

From piña, from Latin pinea (“pinecone”), because its paper cover (on traditional making) resembles one.

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /piˈɲata/, [piˈɲat̪a]

Noun

piñata f (plural piñatas)

  1. Doll filled with candy, that gets hit with a hammer or a stick during birthday parties (also Mexican Christmas celebrations) until the candy falls out.

Derived terms
  • piñatería

Descendants

Further reading

Anagrams
  • pitaña
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