"sanbenito" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sanbenitos [plural]
Etymology: From Spanish sambenito, from its resemblance in shape to the garment of the order of Saint Benedict (San Benito in Spanish). Etymology templates: {{bor|en|es|sambenito}} Spanish sambenito Head templates: {{en-noun}} sanbenito (plural sanbenitos)
  1. (historical) A sackcloth coat worn by penitents on being reconciled to the church. Tags: historical
    Sense id: en-sanbenito-en-noun-SZ1lW~s2
  2. (historical) 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. Tags: historical Categories (topical): Clothing
    Sense id: en-sanbenito-en-noun-an-ZW4ei Disambiguation of Clothing: 31 69 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 2 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 36 64 Disambiguation of Pages with 2 entries: 32 68 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 33 67

Inflected forms

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