mochila

mo·chi·la

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moh-chee-luh]
- /moʊˈtʃi lə/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [moh-chee-luh]
- /moʊˈtʃi lə/

Definitions of mochila word

noun mochila a flap of leather on the seat of a saddle, used as a covering and sometimes as a base to which saddlebags are attached. 1
noun mochila (US, Western US) A large leather flap that covers the saddle tree. 1
noun mochila a traditional South American shoulder bag 0

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Origin of mochila

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

1855-60, Americanism; < Spanish: literally, knapsack, derivative of mochil errand boy < Basque motxil, diminutive of motil, mutil boy, servant < Latin mutilus mutilated (from the custom of shaving boys' heads)

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Parts of speech for Mochila

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mochila popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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