Palomita

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Contents 1 Spanish 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Noun 1.3.1 Synonyms

Spanish

Etymology

Diminutive of paloma

Pronunciation

SAMPA:/palo'mIta/

IPA:/pa.lo.'mi.ta/

Noun

palomita f

1. little dove.
2. popcorn (from its resemblence in appearance to doves)

Synonyms

• cancha f.
• poporopo m. (Guatemala)
• rosita f. de maiz