BANDERILLERO

banderillero

(noun) the bullfighter who implants decorated darts (banderillas) into the neck or shoulders of the bull during a bull fight

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

banderillero (plural banderilleros)

(bullfighting) A member of the cuadrilla who uses banderillas.

Source: Wiktionary


Ban`de*ril*le"ro, n. [Sp.]

Definition: One who thrusts in the banderillas in bullfighting. W. D. Howells.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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