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noun, feminine

salamanca

/salaˈmanka/

noun, feminine/salaˈmanka/plural: salamancas

natural caves in some hills where according to popular belief, witches hold orgiastic covens with the devil as guest, and where those interested can form pacts with him; iguana-like creature with evil powers; sleight of hand

Synonyms: juego de manos

An allusion to the University of Salamanca, which taught magic according to historical popular belief.