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estufa

Syllabification: (es·tu·fa)
Pronunciation: /eˈsto͞ofə/

Definition of estufa

noun

  • 1a heated chamber in which Madeira wine is stored and matured.
  • 2an underground chamber in which a fire is kept permanently alight, used as a place of assembly by Pueblo Indians.

Origin:

mid 19th century: from Spanish, probably based on Greek tuphos 'steam or smoke'

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