Botas

/ˈboʊtəz/ noun

Definition

Plural of bota, a traditional leather bottle or pouch used in Spain and Latin America for carrying wine or water.

Etymology

From Spanish 'bota,' derived from Latin 'buttis,' meaning cask or barrel. The word describes a specific type of wineskin that became common in Iberian culture.

Kelly Says

A bota is designed with a nozzle so you can spray wine directly into your mouth—it's basically the original hydration hack for Spanish celebrations and is still used at festivals today.

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