zamarra

American  

[zuh-mahr-uh] / zəˈmɑr ə /

noun

1. a sheepskin coat of the kind worn by shepherds in Spain.

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Etymology

Origin of zamarra

1835–45; < Spanish < Basque zamar sheepskin

Example Sentences

He was dressed in a zamarra, with much silver and embroidery, and wore an Andalusian hat, and I soon found that he was master, and that the other was servant.

From The Bible in Spain - Vol. 2 [of 2] by Borrow, George Henry

His Royal Highness wore flesh-coloured riding breeches with black stripes, jack-boots, a zamarra or sheep-skin upper garment, and a flat white cap of the make of those used by Scotch shepherds.

From Romantic Spain A Record of Personal Experiences (Vol. I) by O'Shea, John Augustus

Here he produced a pomegranate from the pocket of his zamarra, and flung it on the table with such force that the fruit burst, and the red grains were scattered on the floor.

From The Zincali: an account of the gypsies of Spain by Borrow, George Henry

Late one afternoon, as I was arranging my scanty baggage, the gipsy Antonio entered my apartment, dressed in his zamarra and high-peaked Andalusian hat.

From Library of the World's Best Literature, Ancient and Modern — Volume 5 by Mabie, Hamilton Wright

This was a man about forty-five, dressed in a zamarra of sheep-skin, with a high-crowned Andalusian hat; his complexion was dark as pepper, and his eyes were full of sullen fire.

From The Zincali: an account of the gypsies of Spain by Borrow, George Henry