farolito

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish farolito.

Noun

farolito (plural farolitos)

1. Small paper lantern, especially in northern New Mexico, United States.

Related terms

• luminaria

Anagrams

• footrail, iofratol

Spanish

Etymology

From farol +‎ -ito.

Noun

farolito m (plural farolitos)

1. (New Mexico) Small paper lantern

   Synonym: luminaria

Usage notes

Most common in northern New Mexico, where the term luminaria is reserved for small vigil fires.

Descendants

• → English: farolito