banderilla
Americannoun
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banderillas
plural
noun
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Etymology
Origin of banderilla
First recorded in 1790–1800; from Spanish, equivalent to bander(a) “flag, standard, banner” + -illa diminutive suffix, from Latin; see banner
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For the banderilla: In a medium bowl, combine mojo picón and Manchego cheese, stirring to coat.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2018
A prettier conceit is that of confining small birds in paper cages, which come apart when the banderilla is planted, and set the little fluttering captives free.
From Castilian Days by John Hay
And the smile was as a banderilla to her niece's goaded spirit.
From New Faces by Charles F. Neagle
The Judge will plant a banderilla here and there, you may be sure.
From The Spanish Jade by William Henry Hyde
One of them steps to within speaking distance of the animal, and holding a banderilla in each hand lifted above his head, stamps his foot and shouts insulting words.
From The Land of The Blessed Virgin; Sketches and Impressions in Andalusia by W. Somerset (William Somerset) Maugham
Or, banderillas can be made up to two days ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2018
Using thin skewers or long toothpicks, assemble 16 banderillas, threading 1 cheese cube, 1 quail egg, 1 cornichon, 1 pickled onion, and 1 piquillo strip on each.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 6, 2018
As far as Kantner’s volatile sensibilities were concerned, blue uniforms were like a flaring red cape to a thrice-gored bull still smarting from the banderillas.
From Time ● Jun. 12, 2015
The placing of banderillas by special Portuguese horsemen was a beautiful exhibition.''
From Time Magazine Archive
Consequently a great confusion arose, and a simultaneous call for banderillas de fuego, was heard on every side.
From The International Monthly Magazine - Volume V - No II by Various
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