china poblana

noun

chi·​na po·​bla·​na

¦chēnəpəˈblänə

sometimes capitalized C&P

: a colorful Mexican costume consisting of an embroidered white blouse and a red and green skirt with sequins

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, literally, bold and attractive mestizo woman of Puebla

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