peccadillo

English

/ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.loʊ/, /ˌpɛ.kəˈdɪ.ləʊ/

noun
Definitions
  • A small flaw or sin.
  • A petty offense.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian pecadillo derived from Latin peccatum (error, sin, fault).

Origin

Latin

peccatum

Gloss

error, sin, fault

Concept
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Religion and belief

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Person/Thing

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