penitente

See also: pénitente

English

Etymology

Spanish penitente, from the resemblance to white-hooded monks. Doublet of penitent.

Noun

penitente (plural penitentes)

  1. A tall thin blade of hardened snow or ice, found closely spaced in large quantities at high altitudes.

Derived terms

Translations

Italian

Noun

penitente m or f by sense (plural penitenti)

  1. penitent

Spanish

Noun

penitente m or f by sense (plural penitentes)

  1. penitent

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