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paseo

pa·se·o [ paa sáy  ] (plural pa·se·os)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. bullfighters' procession: the procession of matadors and other bullfighters into an arena before a bullfight begins

2. Southwestern U.S. leisurely walk: a stroll, especially in the evening

3. Southwestern U.S. street: a street or boulevard, especially used in street names

[Mid-19th century. < Spanish< pasear "take a stroll" < paso "step" < Latin passus]
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