Bodegones

/ˌboʊdeɪˈɡoʊnz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bodegón: multiple Spanish paintings or artworks depicting food, kitchen items, and humble domestic scenes.

Etymology

Spanish plural form of 'bodegón', following Spanish grammatical rules by changing the -n to -nes for plural.

Kelly Says

The plural shows how this Spanish art movement became important enough in English to borrow not just the word, but also the Spanish plural form—a sign of how respected the art tradition became in English-speaking countries.

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