botijo Meaning & Definition
/bəʊˈtiː.həʊ/
What Does Botijo Mean?
Botijo is a noun that means A traditional Spanish porous clay vessel designed to hold water and to cool it by evaporation.
Botijo at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /bəʊˈtiː.həʊ/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Plural | botijos |
Botijo Definition (Noun)
- A traditional Spanish porous clay vessel designed to hold water and to cool it by evaporation.
Synonyms of Botijo
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Botijo synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
botijo (plural botijos)
Origin of Botijo
Borrowed from Spanish botijo, from Spanish botija, from Vulgar Latin *buticula[1] (or from Late Latin butticula,[2] with attestation difficult to locate), from Vulgar Latin buttis (or LL.[3]).
How to Pronounce Botijo
Botijo is pronounced /bəʊˈtiː.həʊ/ and has 3 syllables, with the main stress on the second syllable (tiː).