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Chiribisco

[ guatemalan slang ] noun
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Definition

Thin branches for cooking or as fuel, especially in rural areas.

Examples

  • "Bring me some chiribiscos so we can start the fire."
  • "I picked up a chiribisco from the ground to use as kindling."

Synonyms

Thin branch Fine firewood

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