First Known Use: 1844
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cantina
noun can·ti·na \kan-ˈtē-nə\
Definition of CANTINA
1
Southwest : a pouch or bag at the pommel of a saddle
2
Southwest : a small barroom : saloon
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Origin of CANTINA
American Spanish, from Spanish, canteen, from Italian, wine cellar — more at canteen
Related to CANTINA
- Synonyms
- bar, café (also cafe), barroom [Southwest], dramshop, gin mill, grogshop [chiefly British], pub, public house [chiefly British], saloon, taproom, tavern, watering hole, watering place
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