bodega


bo·de·ga

noun \bō-ˈdā-gə\

Definition of BODEGA

1
: a storehouse for maturing wine
2
a : wineshop b (1) : 1bar 5a (2) : barroom
3
: a usually small grocery store in an urban area; specifically : one specializing in Hispanic groceries

Origin of BODEGA

Spanish, from Latin apotheca storehouse — more at apothecary
First Known Use: 1846

Rhymes with BODEGA

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