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Banderilla

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bandarillonoun(rare) Alternative spelling of banderilla. [(bullfighting) A decorated barbed stick used in bullfighting to stick into the bulls' shoulders.]
banderilleronoun(bullfighting) A member of the cuadrilla who uses banderillas.
descabellonoun(bullfighting) A small sword used by a bullfighter for the final kill in case of a lengthy attempt.
burladeronoun(bullfighting) A protective barrier behind which people in the bullring protect themselves from the bull.
bullfightnounA public spectacle, in Spain and some other Latin countries, in which a person baits and often kills a bull.
cabestronounA trained steer used in bullfighting.
muletanoun(bullfighting) A red flag used by bullfighters.
bullfightingnounA traditional spectacle, popular in Spain and many former Spanish colonies, in which a matador manipulates and ultimately kills a bull at close range.
manoletinanoun(bullfighting) A maneuver in which the bull charges behind the bullfighter into his red muleta.
picadornoun(bullfighting) A lancer mounted on horseback who assists a matador.
toreronoun(bullfighting) A bullfighter
tendidonoun(bullfighting) A seating area in a bull ring.
bullbaitingnounAn old blood sport involving the baiting of bulls with dogs.
tercionoun(bullfighting) Any of the three stages of a bullfight: the vara, the banderilla and finally the death.
cuadrillanoun(bullfighting) The team which supports the matador.
bull-fightingnounAlternative spelling of bullfighting. [A traditional spectacle, popular in Spain and many former Spanish colonies, in which a matador manipulates and ultimately kills a bull at close range.]
bull feastnoun(now rare) An entertainment featuring a bull; a bull baiting; (in Spanish contexts) a bullfight.
veronicanoun(botany) A flower of the genus Veronica, usually having blue petals.
quiteTo the greatest extent or degree; completely, entirely.
toreadornoun(bullfighting) A bullfighter, especially one on horseback.

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