English

Noun

botija ‎(plural botijas)

1. A Caribbean musical instrument of the aerophone type, consisting of an earthenware jug or jar with two openings.
2. Alternative form of botijo (traditional Spanish water container)

Portuguese

botija (1)

botija (2)

Etymology

Borrowing from Spanish botija ‎(“jug”).

Noun

botija f (plural botijas)

1. hot water bottle
2. cylinder; gas cylinder (container for pressurised gas)
3. bottle; flask
4. jar; jug (large stoneware)

Synonyms

• (cylinder): botijão

Derived terms

• botijão

Spanish

botija perulera

Etymology

From Late Latin butticula, buticula. Compare French bouteille and English bottle.

Noun

botija f ‎(plural botijas)

1. jug; vessel

Synonyms

• (vessel): vasija

Descendants

• Portuguese: botija