toquilla

noun

to·​qui·​lla

tōˈkē(y)ə

plural -s

1

: jipijapa

2

: a very flexible and durable fiber derived from the leaves of the jipijapa from which panama hats and other wares are plaited

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, diminutive of toca headdress, toque

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