molinillo

English

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish molinillo.

Noun

molinillo (plural molinillos)

  1. A traditional Mexican wood whisk that is twirled between the palms in order to stir hot beverages such as hot chocolate or cacao.

Further reading

Spanish

Etymology

From molino (“mill”) +‎ -illo.

Noun

molinillo m (plural molinillos)

  1. molinillo (traditional Mexican wood whisk)
  2. (Mexico, Spain, South America) pepper mill
  3. grinder, coffee grinder
  4. pinwheel

Derived terms

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