alpargata en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˌæl.pəɹˈɡɑ.tə/ (US)
- /ˌæl.pɑːˈɡɑː.tə/ (UK)
Etymology
Etymology tree Basque abarkader.? Andalusian Arabic البَرْغَات (al-barḡāt)der. Spanish alpargatabor. English alpargata Borrowed from Spanish alpargata.
Meanings
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Synonym of espadrille.
My father, in conjunction with his tannery, was operating an alpargata factory (an alpargata was a cheap slipper of leather sole and knitted top of bright colours) and this young man was an employee.
2002, Alfred Hubert Mendes, The Autobiography of Alfred H. Mendes 1897-1991:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| alpargatas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |