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som·bre·ro

sombrero

 
pronunciation:
sam bre ro [or] sm bre ro
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part of speech: noun
inflections: sombreros
definition: a straw or felt hat that has a wide brim and high crown. Sombreros are worn in Mexico.
 
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Sombrero is a Spanish word that comes from a Latin word that means "shade."
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