huipil

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huipil, embroidered Indian dress.

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SM CAm, Méx Indian regional dress o blouse

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masculino (en AmC, Méx) huipil (traditional embroidered dress worn by Indian women)

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Huipil

A traditional shirt worn by Indian and mestizo women in Mexico and Central America. Huipiles are generally made of richly embroidered cotton. They are very wide and low-cut, and are either waist-length or thigh-length

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masculino (en AmC, Méx) huipil (traditional embroidered dress worn by Indian women)

•• Cultural note:

Huipil

A traditional shirt worn by Indian and mestizo women in Mexico and Central America. Huipiles are generally made of richly embroidered cotton. They are very wide and low-cut, and are either waist-length or thigh-length

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CULTURAL NOTE

Huipil

A traditional shirt worn by Indian and mestizo women in Mexico and Central America. Huipiles are generally made of richly embroidered cotton. They are very wide and low-cut, and are either waist-length or thigh-length.

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Multiple Entries:
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huipil sustantivo masculino (en AmC, Méx) huipil (traditional embroidered dress worn by Indian women)

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huipil, güipil nm

CAm, Méx = colourful embroidered dress or blouse traditionally worn by Indian women

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huipil

m C.Am., Méx

type of dress traditionally worn by Native American women

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huipil nm, CA, Mex : traditional sleeveless blouse or dress