Bombilla

/bɔmˈbiʎa/ noun

A metal straw with a built-in filter used to drink mate, a South American herbal tea.

Spanish diminutive of 'bomba' (pump or fountain), named for its tubular shape and suction action. Used throughout Argentina, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

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