zapatera
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Noun — An olive that has spoiled or gone past its prime during curing, often bruised or damaged.
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Etymology
From the Spanish phrase aceituna zapatera, literally an olive gone bad enough to be fit only for a cobbler's use rather than eating.
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What does “zapatera” mean?
The word “zapatera” means an olive that has spoiled or gone past its prime during curing, often bruised or damaged. In plain terms, a spoiled or defective olive, ruined during the curing process.
How do you use “zapatera” in a sentence?
Here is “zapatera” used in a sentence: “The batch of olives turned zapatera after sitting too long in the brine.”
What part of speech is “zapatera”?
“Zapatera” is a noun.
Where does the word “zapatera” come from?
The word “zapatera” comes from Spanish. From the Spanish phrase aceituna zapatera, literally an olive gone bad enough to be fit only for a cobbler's use rather than eating.