First Known Use: 1807
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pelota
noun pe·lo·ta \pə-ˈlō-tə\
Definition of PELOTA
1
: a court game related to jai alai
2
: the ball used in jai alai
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Origin of PELOTA
Spanish, from Old French pelote little ball — more at pellet
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