alhamar

Spanish

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Andalusian Arabic الحنبل (al-ḥánbal), from Arabic حَنْبَل (ḥanbal, ceremonial tapestry). Doublet of alfombra and arambel.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /alaˈmaɾ/ [a.laˈmaɾ]
  • Rhymes: -aɾ
  • Syllabification: al‧ha‧mar

Noun

alhamar m (plural alhamares)

  1. (uncommon) red blanket or cover

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