mataburros

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Spanish

Etymology

Verb-object compound, composed of mata (“to kill”) +‎ burros (“donkeys, dummies”), literally “dummy killer”.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /mataˈburos/
  • Rhymes: -uros
  • Syllabification: ma‧ta‧bu‧rros

Noun

mataburros m (plural mataburros)

  1. (Latin America, humorous) dictionary
    Synonyms: amansaburros, tumbaburros, diccionario
  2. (Latin America, humorous) grille guard, bumper guard (car accessory)
  3. (Uruguay) cattle grid

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