English Explanatory Dictionary

botija

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A Caribbean musical instrument of the aerophone type, consisting of an earthenware jug or jar with two openings.
  2. Alternative form of botijo (traditional Spanish water container)

Pronunciation

/boʊˈti(ˌ)hɑ/ /boʊˈtihə/

Word forms

botija botijas

Etymology

From Spanish botija. Doublet of bottle.

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