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Definition of chewing gum
The etymology of chicle takes us to the Nahuatl word tzictli. The term is used to name a chewy candy whose consistency is similar to that of gum (a substance found inside some plants). Chewing gum, in its origins, was effectively a gum resin: a plant secretion that, in contact […]
Definition of cayenne
Cayena is a term that comes from quiynha, a word from the Tupi language. The Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), in its dictionary, also recognizes the influence of Cayenne, the name by which the capital of French Guiana is known. According to the RAE, cayenne is a spice that is obtained from […]
Definition of cappuccino
The Italian word cappucino came to our language as cappuccino. The term can be used as an adjective or as a noun depending on the context. The first meaning mentioned in the dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) refers to the monk who is part of the Order of the Minor Brothers of Eremitic Life. This group […]
Definition of canteen
Cantina, a term that comes from the Italian language, refers to a place located inside a larger space and where food and drinks are sold. Beyond the specificity of this definition, in some regions the concept is used as a synonym for tavern. The Royal Spanish Academy […]
Definition of squid
From Latin calămus to Old Italian calamo, and this to Italian calamaro. That was the etymological journey until the appearance in our language of the term squid, which refers to an aquatic animal. A squid is a mollusk: its body has bilateral symmetry, is not segmented in the case of adult specimens and has […]
Definition of goat
The notion of goat has several uses recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE). The institution's dictionary, specifically, mentions seven meanings, although some are rare. The concept is the diminutive of goat. It is called goat, bastard, goat or goat, meanwhile, the male of the goat or chiva: an animal […]
Definition of steak
The term steak comes from the English word beef, which in turn is the shortening of beefsteak (translatable as “steak”). The concept is used in several South American countries to refer, precisely, to a steak. A slice of beef is called a steak or steak. The slices, meanwhile, are flattened portions, of little thickness, […]
Definition of barrel
The etymological origin of the term barrel is unknown, as recognized by the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) in its dictionary. The concept can be linked to barrel, which comes from the Gascon barrique and refers to the barrel used for the production and storage of wine. A barrel is called, in this framework, a container […]
Definition of arrope
The etymology of arrope leads us to arrúbb, a word from Hispanic Arabic. This term, in turn, comes from the classical Arabic rubb. The dictionary of the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE) recognizes several meanings of the concept, all linked to food products. Depending on the area and context, arrope can be a sweet, a must […]
Definition of haddock
Fish, birds, insects and plants share the name pollock. According to the Royal Spanish Academy (RAE), the term could come from the combination of the noun abbot (the superior of certain collegiate churches or a monastery) and the suffix -ejo (which usually gives a derogatory or diminutive connotation). If we focus on the […]