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Montero

/mɒnˈtɛəroʊ/
nounCEFR C1 (Advanced)Top #14500 frequency
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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A historical Spanish cap featuring a round crown and a turned-up brim, traditionally worn by hunters.

    "The museum exhibited a well-preserved 18th-century montero crafted from dark velvet."
  2. 2

    A traditional Spanish huntsman or mountain dweller.

    "The local montero guided the expedition safely through the rugged Sierra Nevada peaks."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from Spanish, stemming from the word 'monte' meaning mountain or wooded hill, historically referring to a mountain hunter or a person living in the mountains. In the 17th and 18th centuries, it also became the name of a traditional Spanish cap worn by hunters. Today, it persists in specific historical, geographical, and automotive contexts.

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