rebozo

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

/ rɪˈboʊ soʊ, -zoʊ; Spanish rɛˈβɔ θɔ, -sɔ /

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noun, plural re·bo·zos

[ri-boh-sohz, -zohz; Spanish re-baw-thaws, -saws]. /rɪˈboʊ soʊz, -zoʊz; Spanish rɛˈβɔ θɔs, -sɔs/.

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

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Also reboso, re·bo·sa, riboso, ribozo.

Origin of rebozo

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

Words nearby rebozo

reborn, reboso, rebote, rebound, rebounder, rebozo, rebrand, rebroadcast, rebuff, rebuild, rebuke

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How to use rebozo in a sentence

The second part consisted of me lying on the floor while my doula used a rebozo, a special woven cloth, to “close my bones.”
The Problem With Celebrating the Selflessness of Mothers|Anna Malaika Tubbs|May 7, 2021|Time
She made the design as a comment on the comforting nature of wrapping oneself in a rebozo.
Shining a Spotlight on Mexico’s Iconic Textile—the Rebozo|Liza Foreman|June 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Photographs by Lourdes Almeida explore the meaning of the style in which a rebozo is worn.
Shining a Spotlight on Mexico’s Iconic Textile—the Rebozo|Liza Foreman|June 16, 2014|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.
Shining a Spotlight on Mexico’s Iconic Textile—the Rebozo|Liza Foreman|June 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST

In some states, a rebozo is given instead of a wedding ring.
Shining a Spotlight on Mexico’s Iconic Textile—the Rebozo|Liza Foreman|June 16, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Give the man credit for coming up with a con that would make Bebe Rebozo blush.
Sleaze and Scandal in the Sunshine State GOP|John Avlon|February 12, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The rebozo is a long broad scarf, generally blue, worn by every woman over her head, instead of hat or bonnet.
Mexico|Susan Hale
Although this woman was tapada—that is to say, her features were completely hidden by a rebozo—the count recognised her at once.
The Indian Chief|Gustave Aimard
But as Mendoza glanced down at her she placed the rebozo over one arm as if she expected to rise.
Children of the Desert|Louis Dodge
They carry the baby on the back, wound in the rebozo, with its bare legs straddling her and sticking out.
In Indian Mexico (1908)|Frederick Starr
In a few minutes the woman returned, and, drawing a small flask out of the folds of her rebozo, handed it to Chane.
The Rifle Rangers|Captain Mayne Reid

British Dictionary definitions for rebozo

rebozo

/ (rɪˈbəʊzəʊ, Spanish reˈβoθo) /

noun plural -zos (-zəʊz, Spanish -θos)

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

Word Origin for rebozo

C19: from Spanish: shawl, from rebozar to muffle

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