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Etymology edit

From Old French garite (watchtower) (modern French guérite), from guarir (to protect).

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ɡaˈɾita/ [ɡaˈɾi.t̪a]
  • Rhymes: -ita
  • Syllabification: ga‧ri‧ta

Noun edit

garita f (plural garitas)

  1. watchtower, guard post
    Synonym: atalaya
  2. hut, cabin, lodge
    Synonym: caseta

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