almohadilla

Spanish

Etymology

Diminutive of almohada (“pillow”).

Noun

almohadilla f (plural almohadillas)

1. pincushion
2. inkpad
3. the hash, octothorpe, pound symbol (#)
4. seat cushion (to sit on)
5. footpad (underside of an animal's paw)

Synonyms

• (pincushion): acerico