chistera

noun

chis·​te·​ra

chiˈsterə

plural -s

: a wicker scoop used by a jai alai player

Word History

Etymology

Spanish, from Basque xistera basket, chistera, from Latin cistella, diminutive of cista box, chest, basket

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