Huipil
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈwi.pil/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Huipil is a noun meaning A traditional blouse worn by the women of various indigenous peoples of Central America including the Maya and Zapotec, or the textile from which such a garment is made.
Meaning
A traditional blouse worn by the women of various indigenous peoples of Central America including the Maya and Zapotec, or the textile from which such a garment is made.
Example Sentences
Huipiles are traditionally woven on a backstrap loom and embroidered by women, to be worn by women.
A woman weaves her huipil after praying to the saints, who are believed to have taught women to weave "in the beginning of time.
Word Forms
- huipils
- huipiles
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cushma, pollera, hablon, guayabera, zapupe, mola.
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