estocada

noun

es·​to·​ca·​da

ˌestəˈkädə

plural -s

: the thrust of the matador's sword used in the final stage of a bullfight and aimed to pass through the neck and kill by striking the aorta

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Old Spanish estoque estoc (from Middle French estoc) + -ada -ade

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