zarcillo

Definitions of zarcillo
  1. noun
    jewelry to ornament the ear; usually clipped to the earlobe or fastened through a hole in the lobe
    synonyms: arete, arillo, aro, colgante, pendiente
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    types:
    arracada
    an earring with a pendant ornament
    type of:
    joyas, joyería
    an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
  2. noun
    slender stem-like structure by which some twining plants attach themselves to an object for support
    synonyms: tijereta
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    types:
    cirro
    usually coiled
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