rebozo

re·bo·zo  (r-bs, -z)

n. pl. re·bo·zos

A long scarf worn over the head and shoulders chiefly by Mexican women.

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[Spanish, from rebosar, to muffle with a shawl : re-, back (from Latin; see re-) + bozo, muzzle, mouth (from Vulgar Latin *bucceum, from Latin bucca, cheek).]

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rebozo [rɪˈbəʊzəʊ (Spanish) reˈβoθo]

n pl -zos [-zəʊz (Spanish) -θos]

(Clothing & Fashion) a long wool or linen scarf covering the shoulders and head, worn by Latin American women

[from Spanish: shawl, from rebozar to muffle]

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rebozo - a long woolen or linen scarf covering the head and shoulders (also used as a sling for holding a baby); traditionally worn by Latin-American women scarf - a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration