farolito

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish farolito.

Noun

farolito (plural farolitos)

  1. Small paper lantern, especially in northern New Mexico, United States.

Anagrams

Spanish

Etymology

From farol +‎ -ito.

Noun

farolito m (plural farolitos)

  1. (New Mexico) Small paper lantern
    Synonym: luminaria

Usage notes

Most common in northern New Mexico, where the term luminaria is reserved for small vigil fires.

Descendants
  • → English: farolito
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