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Spanish
Etymology
An allusion to the University of Salamanca, which taught magic according to historical popular belief.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /salaˈmanka/
- Rhymes: -anka
- Syllabification: sa‧la‧man‧ca
Noun
salamanca f (plural salamancas)
- (Argentina, Chile, Uruguay) natural caves in some hills where according to popular belief, witches hold orgiastic covens with the devil as guest, and where those interested can form pacts with him
- (Argentina) iguana-like creature with evil powers
- (Philippines) sleight of hand
- Synonym: juego de manos
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