See Also: tinaja(dictionary)

tinaja (iou)



tinaja noun. . L16.
[Spanish, augm. of tina, tino vat from Latin tina.]
In Spain: a large earthenware jar for holding wine, oil, olives, or salted fish or meat. In parts of Latin America: such a jar used for storing water. L16.
In the south-western US: a rock hollow where water is retained; any temporary or intermittent pool. M19.