huipil

English

Etymology

From Spanish huipil, from Classical Nahuatl huīpīlli (“woman's blouse”).

Pronunciation

Noun

huipil (plural huipils or huipiles)

  1. A traditional blouse worn by the women of various indigenous peoples of Central America including the Maya and Zapotec, or the textile from which such a garment is made.
    • 1988 February 5, Salena Fuller, “On Exhibit: modern art of the ancient Maya”, in Chicago Reader‎[1]:
      A woman weaves her huipil after praying to the saints, who are believed to have taught women to weave "in the beginning of time.

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Spanish

Etymology

Borrowed from Classical Nahuatl huīpīlli (“woman's blouse”).

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /w̝iˈpil/ [w̝iˈpil]
  • Rhymes: -il
  • Syllabification: hui‧pil

Noun

huipil m (plural huipiles)

  1. huipil (traditional Mayan blouse)

Descendants

  • English: huipil

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