rebozo

American  

[ri-boh-soh, -zoh, re-baw-thaw, -saw] / rɪˈboʊ soʊ, -zoʊ, rɛˈβɔ θɔ, -sɔ /

Also rebosa,

noun

plural

rebozos

1. a long woven scarf, often of fine material, worn over the head and shoulders by Spanish and Mexican women.

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rebozo British  

/ reˈβoθo, rɪˈbəʊzəʊ /

noun

1. a long wool or linen scarf covering the shoulders and head, worn by Latin American women

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Etymology

Origin of rebozo

First recorded in 1800–10; from Spanish: “scarf, shawl,” equivalent to re- “again; again and again” + bozo “muzzle”; see re-

Example Sentences

Instead, she darted around in colorful skirts that changed every day, her hair in braids, a rebozo around her shoulders.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 27, 2022

The exquisite floral-patterned dress is Asian, the prominently displayed lace on her sleeve European and the striped shawl around her shoulders a Mexican rebozo.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2015

But Susan Bullock, magnificent in scarlet satin gown and black rebozo, made a thrilling debut as the golden-hearted Minnie, who falls for the renegade Johnson, delivered with stiff-hipped swagger by Carl Tanner.

From The Guardian • Aug. 28, 2010

She wore a purple rebozo over a T-shirt and jeans.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez

I pictured Mom flying through the air with a rebozo cape billowing behind her and stifled a giggle.

From "The First Rule of Punk" by Celia C. Pérez