Padilla

//pəˈdiːə// name

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Definitions

Proper Noun
  1. 1
    A surname from Spanish. countable, uncountable

    "Padilla added that while the tarantulas may give some the creeps, they munch on things that humans often consider pests, including cockroaches, beetles and other insects."

  2. 2
    A municipality of Tamaulipas, Mexico. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    A town and municipality of Cauca Department, Colombia. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    A town in Chuquisaca Department, Bolivia. countable, uncountable

Example

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"Padilla added that while the tarantulas may give some the creeps, they munch on things that humans often consider pests, including cockroaches, beetles and other insects."

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish Padilla.

Related phrases

T. Padilla

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