puntilla

English

/pʊnˈtiːə/

noun
Definitions
  • (countable) The small dagger for administering the coup de grâce to the bull.
  • Decorative lacework.

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish, Castilian puntilla (small dagger used in bullfighting, tiptoe).

Origin

Spanish

puntilla

Gloss

small dagger used in bullfighting, tiptoe

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