faja

[ fah-hah ]

noun

1. a broad, brightly colored sash traditionally worn by Spanish and Latin American men.

Word History and Origins

Origin of faja¹

First recorded in 1835–45; from Spanish: literally, “belt, strip, band”; originally dialect or from Catalan, from Latin fascia “band, bandage”; fascia

Example Sentences

In vain he searched the spot where he knew the pistol must have escaped from his faja.

From Project Gutenberg

Round his waist he wore the usual Spanish faja or bright red cloth.

From Project Gutenberg

The sandal is much worn by the poorer classes, and the silken sash, or girdle, passes yet under its Arab name of faja.

From Project Gutenberg