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no·vil·le·ro

 (nō′vē-yĕ′rō)
n. pl. no·vil·le·ros
A bullfighter restricted by professional rules to engaging bulls less than four years of age.
[Spanish, from novillo, young bull; see novillada.]
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Noun1.novillero - a bullfighter who is required to fight bulls less than four years of age
bullfighter, toreador - someone who fights bulls
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