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Hermes wearing a petasos. Coinage of Kapsa, Macedon, c. 400 BC. A petasos (Ancient Greek: πέτασος) or petasus is a broad brimmed hat of Thessalian origin worn by ancient Greeks, Thracians and Etruscans, [1] often in combination with the chlamys cape. It was made of wool felt, leather, straw or animal skin.
Every single slang word or phrase listed in this article must be backed up by a reference. This is not negotiable. A reference, in this case, is not source using the slang word or phrase. It must be a (reliable) source discussing or attesting the existence of that slang word or phrase, like a book about Spanish slang or even a dictionary.
Portrayed by Roberto Gómez Bolaños; Years: 1972–1992; El Chavo del Ocho is an 8-year-old orphan and the main character of the series. "Chavo" is a Mexican Spanish slang for "kid" or "boy"; Chavo's real name is unknown, but is supposed to be Chente, short for Vicente, after a supposed friend that nobody has ever met and according to Chavo, looks a lot like himself.
List of ethnic slurs. List of ethnic slurs and epithets by ethnicity; List of common nouns derived from ethnic group names; List of religious slurs; A list of LGBT slang, including LGBT-related slurs; List of age-related terms with negative connotations; List of disability-related terms with negative connotations; Category:Sex- and gender ...
Documented Nahuatl words in the Spanish language (mostly as spoken in Mexico and Mesoamerica), also called Nahuatlismos include an extensive list of words that represent (i) animals, (ii) plants, fruit and vegetables, (iii) foods and beverages, and (iv) domestic appliances. Many of these words end with the absolutive suffix "-tl" in Nahuatl.
A hard felt hat with a rounded crown created in 1850 by Lock's of St James's, the hatters to Thomas Coke, 2nd Earl of Leicester, for his servants. More commonly known as a Derby in the United States. [19] Breton: A woman's hat with round crown and deep brim turned upwards all the way round. Said to be based on hats worn by Breton agricultural ...
The pilos together with the petasos were the most common types of hats in Archaic and Classical era (8th–4th century B.C.) Greece. [ 6 ] Pilos caps often identify the mythical twins, or Dioscuri, Castor and Pollux , as represented in sculptures, bas-reliefs and on ancient ceramics.
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