noun
or pi·na·ta pēnˈyäd.ə, pin-
( -s )
Etymology: Spanish piñata, literally, pot, from Italian pignatta, from pigna pinecone, from Latin pinea — more at pineal
: a decorated pottery jar filled with candies, fruits, toys, or other gifts and usually suspended from the ceiling that blindfolded children try to break with a stick especially as a traditional part of Mexican Christmas festivities
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