torito de la virgen

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Spanish

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Etymology

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From torito +‎ de +‎ la +‎ virgen.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /toˌɾito de la ˈbiɾxen/ [t̪oˌɾi.t̪o ð̞e la ˈβ̞iɾ.xẽn]
  • Syllabification: to‧ri‧to de la vir‧gen

Noun

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torito de la virgen m (plural toritos de la virgen)

  1. (New Mexico) antlion
    Synonym: hormiga león

References

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  • Rubén Cobos (2003) A Dictionary of New Mexico & Southern Colorado Spanish[1], Museum of New Mexico Press, →ISBN/>