cobija

Meaning

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Hyphenated as
co‧bi‧ja
Pronounced as (IPA)
/koˈbixa/
Etymology

In summary

Inherited from Latin cubīlia, plural of cubīle (“bed, place of rest”), when Spanish cubil (“lair”). Ultimately from Latin cubāre (“lie down”) and hence related to English decubitus (“reclining position in bed”), concubine, etc.

New
cobijar

  1. (transitive) to cover
  2. (transitive) to shelter
  3. (transitive) to protect
  4. (reflexive) to take refuge

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