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capeador

noun
ca·pe·ador | \kȧpāȧˈt͟hȯr\
plural capeadors\-t͟hȯrz \ or capeadores\-t͟hōrās \

Definition of capeador 

: a bullfighter's aide who uses a capa to distract or excite the bull

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History and Etymology for capeador

Spanish, from capear to play tricks on the bull with one's cloak, from capa cloak

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