huipil
US/ˈwi.pil/
huipil noun: 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.
Noun
huipil (plural huipils or huipiles)
- 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.
- A woman weaves her huipil after praying to the saints, who are believed to have taught women to weave "in the beginning of time.1988 February 5, Salena Fuller, “On Exhibit: modern art of the ancient Maya”, in Chicago Reader
- Huipiles are traditionally woven on a backstrap loom and embroidered by women, to be worn by women.2026, “Traditional Clothing with Motifs and Colors That Carry a Message”, in Lynn Rognsvoog, editor, Handwoven, volume XLVII, number 1, page 6
Forms of huipil
| plural | huipils |
|---|---|
| plural | huipiles |
Origin of huipil
From Spanish huipil, from Classical Nahuatl huīpīlli (“woman's blouse”).
Questions about huipil
- What does huipil mean?
- Huipil means 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.
- What part of speech is huipil?
- Huipil is a noun.
- How do you pronounce huipil?
- Huipil is pronounced /ˈwi.pil/ (US).
- What is the plural of huipil?
- The plural of huipil is huipils.
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