parrilla

English

noun
Definitions
  • A form of torture where the victim is strapped to a metal frame and subjected to electric shock.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian parrilla (grill, little vine).

Origin

Spanish

parrilla

Gloss

grill, little vine

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