English Explanatory Dictionary

puntilla

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The small dagger for administering the coup de grâce to the bull.
  2. Decorative lacework.

Pronunciation

/pʊnˈtiːə/

Word forms

puntilla puntillas

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish puntilla. Doublet of pointelle.

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