Alpargata

//ˌælpəɹˈɡɑtə// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    Synonym of espadrille.

    "My father, in conjunction with his tannery, was operating an alpargata factory (an alpargata was a cheap slipper of leather sole and knitted top of bright colours) and this young man was an employee."

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espadrille

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"My father, in conjunction with his tannery, was operating an alpargata factory (an alpargata was a cheap slipper of leather sole and knitted top of bright colours) and this young man was an employee."

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish alpargata.

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