montero
[mon-tair-oh; Spanish mawn-te-raw]
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noun, plural mon·te·ros [mon-tair-ohz; Spanish mawn-te-raws] /mɒnˈtɛər oʊz; Spanish mɔnˈtɛ rɔs/.
a Spanish hunter's cap, round in shape and having an earflap.
Origin of montero
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Contemporary Examples of montero
But the evidence against Montero and Mata seemed like a slam-dunk.
Historical Examples of montero
He no longer wished for a political career in Montero's administration.
Nostromo: A Tale of the SeaboardJoseph Conrad
He cursed the foreigners; then he reported Montero's entry and the rumours of the town.
Nostromo: A Tale of the SeaboardJoseph Conrad
In General Montero's case it enabled him to rise from the ranks.
Nostromo: A Tale of the SeaboardJoseph Conrad
"I hope you did not warn Montero of what you mean to do," the doctor said, anxiously.
Nostromo: A Tale of the SeaboardJoseph Conrad
General Montero and the Spanish refugees then emerged from the cotta.
The Philippine IslandsJohn Foreman
montero
noun plural -ros (-rəʊz, Spanish -ros)
Word Origin for montero
C17: from Spanish, literally: mountaineer
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