Bombillas

/bɔmˈbiʎas/ noun

Definition

Plural of bombilla; multiple metal filtered straws used for drinking mate.

Etymology

Spanish plural of 'bombilla,' maintaining the diminutive form from 'bomba.'

Kelly Says

South Americans collect bombillas the way some people collect teacups—each one can be decorated, silver-plated, or made from different materials, making it both a practical tool and a cultural artifact.

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