rebozo

[ ri-boh-soh, -zoh; Spanish re-baw-thaw, -saw ]

noun

, plural re·bo·zos [ri-, boh, -sohz, -zohz, re-, baw, -thaws, -saws].

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

rebozo

/ reˈβoθo; rɪˈbəʊzəʊ /

noun

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rebozo¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of rebozo¹

C19: from Spanish: shawl, from rebozar to muffle

Example Sentences

The second part consisted of me lying on the floor while my doula used a rebozo, a special woven cloth, to “close my bones.”

From Time

She made the design as a comment on the comforting nature of wrapping oneself in a rebozo.

From The Daily Beast

Photographs by Lourdes Almeida explore the meaning of the style in which a rebozo is worn.

From The Daily Beast

Made from Japanese paper and thread, her rebozo is a critique of the condition of the planet and human behavior, the artist said.

From The Daily Beast

In some states, a rebozo is given instead of a wedding ring.

From The Daily Beast

Give the man credit for coming up with a con that would make Bebe Rebozo blush.

From The Daily Beast

The rebozo is a long broad scarf, generally blue, worn by every woman over her head, instead of hat or bonnet.

From Project Gutenberg

Although this woman was tapada—that is to say, her features were completely hidden by a rebozo—the count recognised her at once.

From Project Gutenberg

But as Mendoza glanced down at her she placed the rebozo over one arm as if she expected to rise.

From Project Gutenberg

They carry the baby on the back, wound in the rebozo, with its bare legs straddling her and sticking out.

From Project Gutenberg

In a few minutes the woman returned, and, drawing a small flask out of the folds of her rebozo, handed it to Chane.

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