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tembleque

Also spelled: tembleques

Definition

The beaded wire hair ornament worn with the pollera, which trembles as the wearer moves — hence the name. I can also be made with fish scales.

Example

I am missing two more tembleques to complete the set.Me faltan dos tembleques para completar el juego.

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Where it is used
nationwide, Los Santos
Currency
in use today
Origin
De "temblar".

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See also

polleraDesfile de las Mil Polleras

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