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Meaning of sanbenito | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. A sackcloth coat worn by penitents on being reconciled to the church.
    historical
  2. A garment or cap, or sometimes both, painted with flames, figures, etc., and worn by those who had been examined by the Inquisition and were brought forth for the auto da fe.
    historical

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Sanbō Kōjin Sanborn Sanborn County sanbornite sancai sance bell

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