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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A member of the cuadrilla who uses banderillas.

   "I cheered at the banderilleros’ display / as they stuck the bull in their own clever way[…]"

2. 2
   the bullfighter who implants decorated darts (banderillas) into the neck or shoulders of the bull during a bull fight wordnet

Synonyms

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matador

Example

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"I cheered at the banderilleros’ display / as they stuck the bull in their own clever way[…]"

Etymology

From Spanish banderillero.

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