A broom, especially in Spanish-speaking regions; also a type of cleaning implement made of bundled brush or fibers.
From Spanish 'escoba,' derived from Latin 'scopa' (broom). The Latin root is of uncertain origin. The Spanish form was adopted into English, especially in southwestern United States regions with Spanish influence.
The Spanish word 'escoba' is directly related to 'scope' in English—both come from Latin 'scopa,' showing how the same tool got different names in different languages!
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