escobilla

noun

es·​co·​bi·​lla

ˌeskəˈbē(y)ə

plural -s

: a European plant (Centaurea salmantica) naturalized as a weed in California

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, literally, little broom, diminutive of escoba broom

Love words?

You must — there are over 200,000 words in our free online dictionary, but you are looking for one that’s only in the Merriam-Webster Unabridged Dictionary.

Start your free trial today and get unlimited access to America's largest dictionary, with:

• More than 250,000 words that aren't in our free dictionary
• Expanded definitions, etymologies, and usage notes
• Advanced search features
• Ad free!