rebozo

re·bo·zo

R0077100 (rĭ-bō′sō, -zō)n. pl. re·bo·zos A long scarf worn over the head and shoulders chiefly by Mexican women.

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

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[C19: from Spanish: shawl, from rebozar to muffle]

re•bo•zo

(rɪˈboʊ soʊ, -zoʊ)

n., pl. -zos. a long woven scarf worn over the head and shoulders by Spanish and Mexican women. [1800–10; < Sp: scarf, shawl =re- re- + bozo muzzle]

rebozo

A Mexican women’s scarf worn over the head and shoulders.

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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 womenscarf - a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration