English Explanatory Dictionary

sombrero

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A kind of hat with a high conical or cylindrical crown and a saucer-shaped brim, highly embroidered, made of plush felt.
  2. A mixed drink with coffee liqueur and cream.
  3. A series of four consecutive strikes.
name
  1. An island of Anguilla.
name
  1. A sitio in the barangay of Ambuclao, Bokod, Benguet, Philippines.

Pronunciation

/səmˈbɹɛɹ.əʊ/ /sɒmˈbɹɛɹ.əʊ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-sombrero.wav /səmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ /sɑmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ /soʊmˈbɹɛɹ.oʊ/ /sʌmˈbɹɛ.ɹəʊ/

Word forms

sombrero sombreros

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish sombrero (“hat”), from sombra (“shadow, shade”) + -ero, literally, "shade-maker". The drink was named after the hat.

Synonyms

Hat Island

Derived words

golden sombrero platinum sombrero sombreroed titanium sombrero sombrerite Sombrero ameiva Sombrero Channel
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