carromata

American  

[kar-uh-mah-tuh, kahr-raw-mah-tah] / ˌkær əˈmɑ tə, ˌkɑr rɔˈmɑ tɑ /

noun

plural

carromatas

1. (in the Philippines) a light, two-wheeled covered vehicle, usually drawn by one horse.

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Etymology

Origin of carromata

< Spanish carromato < Italian carromatto cart, equivalent to carro (< Latin carrus; see car ¹) + matto stupid, drunk (referring to the cart's motion)

Example Sentences

He went downstairs, jumped into a carromata that was just rattling out of the court, and drove to the Intendencia.

From Caybigan by Hopper, James

Every time a carromata drove up, she thrust her cherubic countenance out of the window and inquired of its occupant whether he was going to retain his conveyance or to dismiss it.

From A Woman's Impression of the Philippines by Fee, Mary Helen

He would be arrested for violating the ordinances and afterwards advertised in the newspapers, so the peaceful and prudent Basilio left the carromata and went his way on foot, carrying his valise.

From The Reign of Greed by Derbyshire, Charles E.

The carriage was an odd affair between a calesa and carromata in shape, or like a high surrey with a small seat for the driver in front.

From A Woman's Journey through the Philippines On a Cable Ship that Linked Together the Strange Lands Seen En Route by Russel, Florence Kimball

The country cart is built something like the carromata and will accommodate four people.

From The Critic in the Orient by Fitch, George Hamlin