"parrilla" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: parrillas [plural]
Etymology: Borrowed from Spanish parrilla (“grill”). Etymology templates: {{bor+|en|es|parrilla||grill}} Borrowed from Spanish parrilla (“grill”) Head templates: {{en-noun}} parrilla (plural parrillas)
  1. A form of torture where the victim is strapped to a metal frame and subjected to electric shock.
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