banderilla

ban·de·ri·lla | \ ˌban-də-ˈrē(l)-yə

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Definition of banderilla

: a decorated barbed dart that the banderillero thrusts into the neck or shoulders of the bull in a bullfight

Examples of banderilla in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Or, banderillas can be made up to two days ahead and kept covered in the refrigerator. — Jonah Miller, WSJ, "Throw a Summer Party the Effortless Spanish Way," 6 July 2018 For the banderilla: In a medium bowl, combine mojo picón and Manchego cheese, stirring to coat. — Jonah Miller, WSJ, "Throw a Summer Party the Effortless Spanish Way," 6 July 2018 As darkness falls, stroll over to Bar Acuda for garlicky bruschetta topped with local tomatoes, grilled flank steak banderillas with black pepper-pineapple jam and other small plates. — Jackie Burrell, The Mercury News, "Kauai: Hanalei’s enchanting spell," 25 Mar. 2017

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“Banderilla.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/banderilla. Accessed 17 Feb. 2020.

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