SIESTA


Meaning of SIESTA in English

n.

Pronunciation: s ē - ' es-t ə

Function: noun

Etymology: Spanish, from Latin sexta ( hora ) noon, literally, sixth hour ― more at SEXT

Date: 1655

: an afternoon nap or rest

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