tornillo Meaning & Definition
Phonetic codes: T AO0 R N IH1 L OW0
What Does Tornillo Mean?
Tornillo is a noun that means A small tree of species Prosopis pubescens, native to Mexico and parts of the United States, that has spirally twisted pods. It is also used to mean A low-frequency seismic event associated with volcanoes.
Tornillo in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | screw bean, screwbean and screwbean mesquite |
| Plural | tornillos |
Tornillo Definition (Noun)
- A small tree of species Prosopis pubescens, native to Mexico and parts of the United States, that has spirally twisted pods.
- A low-frequency seismic event associated with volcanoes.
Synonyms of Tornillo
Tornillo synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Tornillo
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Tornillo in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
tornillo (plural tornillos)
Origin of Tornillo
Borrowed from Spanish tornillo (“screw”).
Tornillo: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is tornillo?
Tornillo is a noun.
What is another word for tornillo?
Words with a similar meaning to tornillo include screw bean, screwbean and screwbean mesquite. See the full list of tornillo synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of tornillo?
The plural of tornillo is tornillos.