burladero
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bur·la·de·ro

noun \ˌbr-lə-ˈder-(ˌ)ō, ˌbər-\
plural bur·la·de·ros

Definition of BURLADERO

: a wooden shield near the wall in a bullring for bullfighters to take shelter behind if pursued

Origin of BURLADERO

Spanish, from burlar to make fun of, elude, from burla joke
First Known Use: 1890

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