wiphala

English

Etymology

(South?) Bolivian Quechua.

Noun

wiphala (plural wiphalas)

  1. A square emblem, commonly used as a flag, representing the native peoples of the central Andes of Bolivia.
    • 2007 December 16, Simon Romero, “Protesters in Bolivia Seek More Autonomy”, in New York Times:
      Mr. Morales spoke before thousands of supporters in downtown La Paz on Saturday, some of whom were waving the wiphala, a multicolored flag representing indigenous people in Bolivia.

Quechua

Noun

wiphala

  1. flag

Declension

Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Quechua.

Noun

wiphala m (plural wiphalas)

  1. wiphala
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