PELOTA


Meaning of PELOTA in English

pəˈlōd.ə noun

( -s )

Etymology: Spanish, ball, ball game, from Old French pelote little ball — more at pellet

1. : any of various Basque, Spanish, or Spanish-American games played in a court with a ball and a wickerwork racket ; specifically : jai alai

2. : the ball used in pelota

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