English

Alternative forms

• pinata

Noun

piñata ‎(plural piñatas)

1. Alternative form of pinata

Anagrams

• patina
• taipan

Spanish

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /piˈɲata/

Etymology

From piña, from Latin pinea ‎(“pinecone”), because its paper cover (on traditional making) resembles one.

Noun

piñata f ‎(plural piñatas)

1. Doll filled with candy, that gets hit with a hammer or a stick during birthday parties (also Mexican Christmas celebrations) until the candy falls out.

Derived terms

• piñatería f

Anagrams

• patina
• pitaña
• tapina