English

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Spanish molinillo.

Noun

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molinillo (plural molinillos)

  1. A traditional Mexican wood whisk that is twirled between the palms in order to stir hot beverages such as hot chocolate or cacao.

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Spanish

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Etymology

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From molino (mill) +‎ -illo.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): (most of Spain and Latin America) /moliˈniʝo/ [mo.liˈni.ʝo]
  • IPA(key): (rural northern Spain, Andes Mountains) /moliˈniʎo/ [mo.liˈni.ʎo]
  • IPA(key): (Buenos Aires and environs) /moliˈniʃo/ [mo.liˈni.ʃo]
  • IPA(key): (elsewhere in Argentina and Uruguay) /moliˈniʒo/ [mo.liˈni.ʒo]

 

  • Syllabification: mo‧li‧ni‧llo

Noun

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molinillo m (plural molinillos)

  1. molinillo (traditional Mexican wood whisk)
  2. (Mexico, Spain, South America) pepper mill
    Synonym: pimentero
  3. grinder
    Synonym: amoladora
  4. pinwheel
    Synonyms: ventolera, molinete, rehilete

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